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V667 FRE

2000 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

206,454 mi
Last recorded206,454 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 Volvo V4097,672 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV667 FRE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 206,454 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 200,040 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Oct 2013 197,194 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 197,194 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 189,006 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2011 185,309 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

advise hand brake travel

Fail 7 Oct 2011 185,037 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

advise hand brake travel

Pass 18 Oct 2010 178,607 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 170,515 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 170,490 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

abs pump insecue

engine light on

offside front tyre has deep cut to sidewall

Fail 12 Jun 2009 170,074 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008
Fail 13 Feb 2008

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 154,376 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 137,177 miles

chips in screen

damagen/s/f mirror housing

Fail 23 Jan 2006 136,657 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

bonnet catch not working from inside car

chips in windscreen

damage to n/s/f door mirror housing

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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V667 FRE is a 2000 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V667 FRE, 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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V667 FRE is a 2000 Volvo V40, first registered on 10 January 2000.

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