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W113 PBB

2000 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

158,460 mi
Last recorded158,460 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 Volvo V4097,672 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW113 PBB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2014 158,460 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 151,168 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 151,165 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

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

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 143,531 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 139,114 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 135,436 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 135,436 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 130,832 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2009 130,832 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 123,045 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 115,216 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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W113 PBB is a 2000 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W113 PBB, 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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W113 PBB is a 2000 Volvo V40, first registered on 2 March 2000.

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