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W197 NBO

2000 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2013
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

101,963 mi
Last recorded101,963 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2012
Typical for 2000 Volvo V4097,672 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW197 NBO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2012 101,963 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

minor exhaust leak manifold area

offside rear brake pads worn to minimum

rear suspension track control bushes deterioarted and bond failing

Pass 13 Sep 2012 101,963 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

minor exhaust leak manifold area

offside rear brake pads worn to minimum

rear suspension track control bushes deterioarted and bond failing

Fail 13 Sep 2012 101,963 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

battery insecure

rear brake pads worn

Fail 6 Jun 2012 101,956 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 11 May 2011 99,750 miles

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

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

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

o/s and n/s rear suspension link bushes in poor condition [the small links]

Pass 11 May 2011 99,750 miles

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

o/s and n/s rear suspension link bushes in poor condition [the small links]

Pass 11 Dec 2009 99,113 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 99,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 93,679 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 82,678 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 82,678 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 72,695 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 72,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 NBO is a 2000 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 W197 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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W197 NBO is a 2000 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 April 2000.

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