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V797 MOO

2000 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

111,221 mi
Last recorded111,221 miles
Recorded on22 May 2012
Typical for 2000 Volvo V4097,672 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV797 MOO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 May 2012 111,221 miles

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

auxillary drive belt cracked

coolant leak

exhaust tailbox flange heavily corroded

nsr anti-roll bar D-bush worn

nsr wheel dented

oil leak

osf seat belt frayed

screen chipped

steering wheel worn

Pass 22 May 2012 111,221 miles

auxillary drive belt cracked

coolant leak

exhaust tailbox flange heavily corroded

nsr anti-roll bar D-bush worn

nsr wheel dented

oil leak

osf seat belt frayed

screen chipped

steering wheel worn

Pass 23 Jun 2011 108,012 miles

coolant leak

fuel filter corroded

nsr wheel dented

oil leak

screen chipped

steering wheel in poor condition

Fail 3 Mar 2010 103,976 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

handbrake feels tight and notchy during operation

nearside front tyre close to tread limit

nearside rear wheel has slight buckle to inner rim

stone chips to zone b on windscreen

underside pipes have slight corrosion

Pass 3 Mar 2010 103,976 miles

handbrake feels tight and notchy during operation

nearside front tyre close to tread limit

nearside rear wheel has slight buckle to inner rim

stone chips to zone b on windscreen

underside pipes have slight corrosion

Pass 7 Aug 2008 94,897 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2008 94,897 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 87,833 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 87,719 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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V797 MOO is a 2000 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 V797 MOO, 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 V797 MOO registered?

V797 MOO is a 2000 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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The MOT history for V797 MOO shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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