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V578 LGK

2000 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

143,090 mi
Last recorded143,090 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2000 Volvo V4097,672 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV578 LGK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 143,090 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 127,705 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 112,618 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S AND O/S (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced N/S AND O/S (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 102,520 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2015 93,566 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Feb 2015 93,400 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 85,083 miles

Lefthand headlamp the reflector inside is loose.

Rear exhaust flange is corroded.

Pass 24 Jan 2013 80,938 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 80,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 76,427 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 72,000 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 67,562 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 67,562 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 63,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 58,748 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 58,748 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 52,250 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 48,899 miles

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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V578 LGK is a 2000 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V578 LGK, 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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What year was V578 LGK registered?

V578 LGK is a 2000 Volvo V40, first registered on 7 January 2000.

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