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W209 BKN

2000 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2022
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

156,602 mi
Last recorded156,602 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2021
Typical for 2000 Volvo V4097,672 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW209 BKN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2021 156,602 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 154,087 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 154,082 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 150,504 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated damaged (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 150,495 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure the adjuster/reflector broken and makes whole light unit move up and down (4.1.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated damaged (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 145,435 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Aug 2018 145,426 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 139,620 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 139,611 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 134,164 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 134,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low wont adjust (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 128,995 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f marker light inop

Pass 5 Aug 2014 123,112 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 117,739 miles

1 of 2 offside rear sidelights not working

Fail 5 Aug 2013 117,592 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

1 of 2 n/s/r side lights not working

Pass 8 Aug 2012 110,571 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2012 110,560 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 102,607 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 95,015 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

osr and nsr boot floor/inner wheel arches starting to corrode

Fail 9 Aug 2010 94,993 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

osr and nsr boot floor/inner wheel arches starting to corrode

Pass 11 Aug 2009 86,831 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Aug 2009 86,738 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 79,856 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads 2/3 worn.

Pass 3 Aug 2007 71,599 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 66,493 miles

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres slightly lumpy tread on inside edges.

o/s/f door lock not working on remote or key.

Pass 15 Feb 2006 62,250 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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W209 BKN is a 2000 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 W209 BKN, 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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W209 BKN is a 2000 Volvo V40, first registered on 13 March 2000.

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