MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
184,438 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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exhaust in poor condition
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
exhaust in poor condition
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
all tyres worn on edge
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front tyre worn bald on outer edge
rear number plate badly weather damaged
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
high front service brake imbalance (19%)
nearside front tyre worn bald on outer edge
rear number plate badly weather damaged
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
rear reg plate faded will need to be replaced soon
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
advise-rear number plate slightly deteriorated
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
advise rear number plate starting too detereorate
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V953 DHR is a 2000 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,855cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 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 V953 DHR, 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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V953 DHR is a 2000 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 January 2000.
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