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V763 UOT

2000 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

139,155 mi
Last recorded139,155 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 2000 Volvo V4097,672 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV763 UOT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 139,155 miles

handbrake travel

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside toe links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 139,096 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside toe links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre obviously under inflated all (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake travel

Pass 19 Jul 2017 128,229 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 128,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 121,091 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2016 121,091 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 112,324 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 112,135 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside front link arm close to crossmember

Pass 15 Jan 2014 111,108 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

front bumper loose

Fail 14 Jan 2014 111,108 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

front bumper loose

Pass 8 Apr 2013 109,049 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 100,530 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 96,648 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 91,259 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 87,084 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 82,275 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 77,377 miles

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

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

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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V763 UOT is a 2000 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 V763 UOT, 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 V763 UOT registered?

V763 UOT is a 2000 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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