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W195 AER

2000 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

168,170 mi
Last recorded168,170 miles
Recorded on23 May 2014
Typical for 2000 Volvo V4097,672 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW195 AER
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2014 168,170 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

handbrake travel long

Fail 22 May 2014 168,170 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

handbrake travel long

Pass 31 May 2013 158,667 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

both rear tyres perished and stepped

Pass 16 Apr 2012 152,315 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres stepped

Fail 11 Apr 2011 141,813 miles

Centre Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil level was low at start of test ;half a litre was added prior to emissions test. A oil leak was noticed at back of engine near to oil filter. Keep in check.

engine has noise possible camshaft sprocket advise checking/repair

front reg plate slight damage

offside wiper slight damage at end but works ok

Pass 11 Apr 2011 141,813 miles

Oil level was low at start of test ;half a litre was added prior to emissions test. A oil leak was noticed at back of engine near to oil filter. Keep in check.

engine has noise possible camshaft sprocket advise checking/repair

front reg plate slight damage

offside wiper slight damage at end but works ok

Pass 7 Apr 2010 134,022 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 134,022 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 121,256 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 121,256 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 112,651 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2008 112,651 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 102,854 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 93,246 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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W195 AER is a 2000 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 W195 AER, 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 W195 AER registered?

W195 AER is a 2000 Volvo V40, first registered on 25 July 2000.

Is W195 AER safe to buy?

The MOT history for W195 AER shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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