MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,750 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front tyre is worn more on the edge s
Offside Rear tyre has a nail in the tread and is worn close to the wear bars
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front tyre is worn more on the edge s
Offside Rear tyre has a nail in the tread and is worn close to the wear bars
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
nearside and offside outer sills plastic covers fitted
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front and rear number plate slightly deteriorated
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside front top anti roll bar link joint dust cover split
Sticker stuck on rear number plate
Front and rear number plate slightly deteriorated
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside front top anti roll bar link joint dust cover split
Sticker stuck on rear number plate
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
front brake pads getting low.
headlights near and offside set on minimum height at 0 setting.
raer number plate fading
slight brake fluctuation near and offside front brakes at constant pressure.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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W188 NBO is a 2000 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 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 W188 NBO, 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 W188 NBO registered?
W188 NBO is a 2000 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 March 2000.
Is W188 NBO safe to buy?
The MOT history for W188 NBO shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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