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W181 OCC

2000 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,594 mi
Last recorded76,594 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2011
Typical for 2000 Volvo V4097,672 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW181 OCC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2011 76,594 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 76,594 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 69,428 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 65,687 miles

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

some imbalance on front brakes 11%

Pass 28 Dec 2007 60,984 miles

bonnet second catch not locking correctly

corrosion exhaust system

nearside front tyre wear on outer edge

Pass 28 Dec 2006 56,423 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 51,619 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 51,619 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

creaking noise heard when drive is taken up , no excessive wear seen in steering / suspension componants during inspection

slight imbalance to front brakes

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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W181 OCC is a 2000 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W181 OCC, 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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What year was W181 OCC registered?

W181 OCC is a 2000 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W181 OCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W181 OCC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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