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V944 HLF

2000 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

121,305 mi
Last recorded121,305 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2013
Typical for 2000 Volvo V4097,672 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV944 HLF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2013 121,305 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Both rear tyres perished

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/R brake capiler hand brake not returning to stop

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Under tray insecure

Pass 11 Dec 2012 116,746 miles

vehicle undertray damaged and insecure

wind screen chipped

Fail 10 Dec 2012 116,746 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

vehicle undertray damaged and insecure

wind screen chipped

Pass 7 Dec 2011 113,200 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 110,889 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 110,889 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 105,623 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 105,623 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 100,279 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Dec 2008 100,279 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 94,633 miles

2 small chips in zone b of front windscreen

rear number plate de-laminating

Fail 20 Dec 2007 94,633 miles

2 small chips in zone b of front windscreen

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear number plate de-laminating

Fail 3 Jan 2007 88,882 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 88,882 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 82,333 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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V944 HLF is a 2000 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 V944 HLF, 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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V944 HLF is a 2000 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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