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W208 NHC

2000 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

74,662 mi
Last recorded74,662 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 Volvo V4097,672 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW208 NHC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2015 74,662 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 63,454 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 53,689 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Sep 2012 53,688 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 48,936 miles

front to rear brake pipes and offside and nearside pipes to rear hoses corroding

Pass 1 Oct 2010 43,100 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 38,062 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 34,192 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 29,755 miles

nearside wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 2 Oct 2006 25,159 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 21,340 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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W208 NHC is a 2000 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 W208 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 W208 NHC registered?

W208 NHC is a 2000 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W208 NHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W208 NHC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W208 NHC have outstanding finance?

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