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V925 NGE

2000 Volvo V40

Purple Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

197,571 mi
Last recorded197,571 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2010
Typical for 2000 Volvo V4097,672 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV925 NGE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2010 197,571 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 177,216 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 177,216 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear lamp units

offside front headlamp wiper inoperative and both wiper blades torn

Pass 25 Feb 2008 152,976 miles

light play in rear antiroll bar d bushes

offside rear light cover cracked

oilcooler pipe clips corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2008 152,976 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

bonnet cable sticking

light play in rear antiroll bar d bushes

offside rear light cover cracked

oilcooler pipe clips corroded

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 28 Feb 2007 129,074 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 129,074 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear centre locating arm bushes worn

nearside wiper blade torn slightly

offside front tyre scrubbed on outer edge

offside rear light unit cracked

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 9 Mar 2006 111,872 miles

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

front number plate in poor condition

offside rear light unit lens cracked

Pass 9 Mar 2006 111,872 miles

front number plate in poor condition

offside rear light unit lens cracked

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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V925 NGE is a 2000 Volvo V40 in Purple with a 1,783cc 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 V925 NGE, 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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V925 NGE is a 2000 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 May 2000.

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