MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,937 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Inner gearbox seal weeping
Nearside Rear Inner Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Rear Inner Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Rear Outer has slight damage to light cluster
Rear exhaust joint badly correded
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Upper 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 Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low cannot be adjusted (1.8)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Inner gearbox seal weeping
Nearside Rear Inner Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Rear Inner Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Rear Outer has slight damage to light cluster
Rear exhaust joint badly correded
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W197 XGC is a 2000 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 XGC, 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 XGC registered?
W197 XGC is a 2000 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 May 2000.
Is W197 XGC safe to buy?
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