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W104 FKE

2000 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

102,758 mi
Last recorded102,758 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 Volvo V4097,672 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW104 FKE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 102,758 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 95,341 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 5 Jan 2017 95,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 94,252 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Jan 2016 94,252 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 92,059 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 92,059 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 89,813 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 89,813 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

drivers seatbelt frayed

Pass 7 Jan 2013 85,284 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 85,284 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 82,217 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

air bag warning lamp on

Fail 16 Jan 2012 82,207 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 77,522 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front number plate damaged

n/s rear tyre on legal limit

service brake pedal travel

Fail 19 Jan 2011 77,522 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyre pressures low

front number plate damaged

n/s rear tyre on legal limit

service brake pedal travel

Pass 22 Jan 2010 71,234 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 19 Jan 2010 71,233 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 64,296 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 64,296 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)

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

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 60,487 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 60,483 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 54,349 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 47,520 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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W104 FKE is a 2000 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 W104 FKE, 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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W104 FKE is a 2000 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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