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V866 HCE

2000 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

117,793 mi
Last recorded117,793 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 Volvo V4097,672 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV866 HCE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2014 117,793 miles

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2013 110,626 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 104,023 miles

N/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 7 Mar 2012 104,023 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

N/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 96,257 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 87,769 miles

fuel lines rusted

Fail 22 Feb 2010 87,769 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

fuel lines rusted

Pass 13 Mar 2009 79,748 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 79,748 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 71,845 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 71,845 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 63,572 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 55,052 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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V866 HCE is a 2000 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V866 HCE, 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 V866 HCE registered?

V866 HCE is a 2000 Volvo V40, first registered on 16 February 2000.

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