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V590 ECN

2000 Volvo V40

Purple Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,144 mi
Last recorded71,144 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2011
Typical for 2000 Volvo V4097,672 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV590 ECN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2011 71,144 miles

body damage.

corrsion all brake discs.

corrsion coil springs.

corrsion fuel lines.

corrsion suspension units.

corrsion to exhaust.

light switch worn.

number plates poor condition.

slight tread run out all tyres.

slight wear suspension bushes.

underbody corrsion.

Fail 11 Aug 2011 71,144 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e) DANGEROUS

body damage.

corrsion all brake discs.

corrsion coil springs.

corrsion fuel lines.

corrsion suspension units.

corrsion to exhaust.

light switch worn.

number plates poor condition.

slight tread run out all tyres.

slight wear suspension bushes.

underbody corrsion.

Pass 14 May 2010 66,050 miles

surface rust to brake pipes

washer level warning lamp on

air bag light on

corrosion to all brake discs

corrosion to fuel lines

exhaust poor condition

front washers weak

o/s/f side bumper light inop

Pass 14 May 2009 60,676 miles

exhaust poor condition

light switch worn

n/s/r tyre 2mm,cracks in tread

o/s/r tyre slight runout

rear indicator bulbs just acceptable

surface rust to all brake pipes

Pass 3 Apr 2008 53,765 miles

SURFACE RUST TO BRAKE PIPES

Fail 28 Mar 2007 48,276 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 48,276 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 42,539 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 42,539 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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V590 ECN is a 2000 Volvo V40 in Purple with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 97,672 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 V590 ECN, 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 V590 ECN registered?

V590 ECN is a 2000 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 January 2000.

Is V590 ECN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V590 ECN shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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