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W201 AER

2000 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

131,471 mi
Last recorded131,471 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2000 Volvo V4097,672 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW201 AER
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2020 131,471 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 124,560 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 124,560 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 122,118 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 122,118 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (over tank) (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 119,415 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 116,141 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2016 116,141 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 112,570 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 108,131 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 108,131 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 101,905 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 101,905 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 91,219 miles

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

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

middle exhaust pipe coroded

Fail 10 Oct 2012 91,219 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

middle exhaust pipe coroded

Pass 28 Oct 2011 81,723 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2011 81,723 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2010 77,679 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 77,677 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2009 72,316 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 67,012 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2008 67,008 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 60,699 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 59,071 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 54,566 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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W201 AER is a 2000 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W201 AER, 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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W201 AER is a 2000 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 July 2000.

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