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V568 MKX

2000 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

115,787 mi
Last recorded115,787 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 Volvo V4097,672 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV568 MKX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2013 115,787 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 110,002 miles

both front bottom ball joint boots and n/s/f outer cv boot slightly perished

brake hose ends rusty

exhaust system very rusty

most brake pipes slightly corroded or coverd in grease not allowing full inspection

o/s/f sill corroded

small dent in o/s/r inner wheel rim

Fail 30 Apr 2012 110,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front bottom ball joint boots and n/s/f outer cv boot slightly perished

brake hose ends rusty

exhaust system very rusty

most brake pipes slightly corroded or coverd in grease not allowing full inspection

o/s/f sill corroded

rear discs poor

small dent in o/s/r inner wheel rim

Pass 4 May 2011 102,174 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Mar 2010 101,383 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 101,383 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 99,897 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 99,035 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 99,035 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 98,489 miles

front number plate getting grotty.

n.s.f tyre outer wall minor split+nail in tread.

Fail 1 Apr 2008 98,489 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

front number plate getting grotty.

n.s.f tyre outer wall minor split+nail in tread.

Pass 14 Mar 2007 96,901 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 95,544 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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V568 MKX is a 2000 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2000 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 97,672 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V568 MKX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 26 years old, this Volvo V40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V568 MKX is a 2000 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 January 2000.

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