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W197 XGC

2000 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

84,937 mi
Last recorded84,937 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Volvo V4097,672 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW197 XGC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 84,937 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 84,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2017 82,580 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 80,634 miles

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)

Fail 12 May 2016 80,622 miles

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)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 78,433 miles

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)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 78,433 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 75,778 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 74,404 miles

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)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 74,404 miles

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 72,271 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 72,271 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 71,249 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 69,945 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 68,336 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 68,336 miles

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)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 66,029 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 62,290 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 54,176 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 54,176 miles

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.

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 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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W197 XGC is a 2000 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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