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V618 ECN

2000 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

130,525 mi
Last recorded130,525 miles
Recorded on22 May 2015
Typical for 2000 Volvo V4097,672 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV618 ECN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2015 130,525 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 21 May 2015 130,525 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 124,676 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Jun 2014 124,676 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 119,212 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 112,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 106,657 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 99,653 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 99,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 87,791 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 87,791 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2008 79,404 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 79,404 miles

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 15 May 2007 71,331 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 71,331 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 May 2006 61,824 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake pipes greased

Pass 19 May 2005 52,650 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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V618 ECN is a 2000 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V618 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 V618 ECN registered?

V618 ECN is a 2000 Volvo V40, first registered on 7 January 2000.

Is V618 ECN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V618 ECN shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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