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W197 CWX

2000 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

85,828 mi
Last recorded85,828 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Volvo V4097,672 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW197 CWX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2014 85,828 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 74,747 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 71,226 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 68,130 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 68,108 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fron + Rear brake discs pitted.

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 65,663 miles

slight scratch marks to front screen

Pass 21 Jan 2008 60,974 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 52,502 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 43,404 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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W197 CWX is a 2000 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 W197 CWX, 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 W197 CWX registered?

W197 CWX is a 2000 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is W197 CWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W197 CWX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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