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W186 PRG

2000 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,739 mi
Last recorded166,739 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2012
Typical for 2000 Volvo V4097,672 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW186 PRG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2012 166,739 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 161,868 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 155,712 miles

corrosion on both rear inner sills

corrosion on main brake pipes too o/s/r flexi

plastic covers fitted to too outer sills inspection limited

play in both rear anti roll bar bushes borderline

Pass 8 Dec 2009 149,348 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 149,348 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2008 42,120 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 142,120 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 139,913 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 139,913 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2006 135,055 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2005 127,525 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 127,525 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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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W186 PRG is a 2000 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 97,672 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 W186 PRG, 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 W186 PRG registered?

W186 PRG is a 2000 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W186 PRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W186 PRG shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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