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W188 NBO

2000 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

163,750 mi
Last recorded163,750 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Volvo V4097,672 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW188 NBO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2016 163,750 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2016 163,750 miles

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)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 149,377 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 137,197 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 124,417 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 124,409 miles

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)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 111,271 miles

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)

Fail 3 Jan 2012 111,265 miles

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)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 96,462 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 81,443 miles

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)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 76,370 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2009 76,370 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 70,888 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 70,888 miles

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.

Pass 17 Mar 2007 63,770 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 55,154 miles

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)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 55,154 miles

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

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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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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W188 NBO is a 2000 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 March 2000.

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