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W197 NHC

2000 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1855cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,060 mi
Last recorded101,060 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2010
Typical for 2000 Volvo V4097,672 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW197 NHC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,855cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2010 101,060 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 92,764 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 80,929 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 71,754 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 64,445 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 56,072 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 NHC is a 2000 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,855cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 NHC, 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 NHC registered?

W197 NHC is a 2000 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 March 2000.

Is W197 NHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W197 NHC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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