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W214 RNN

2000 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2017
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

137,232 mi
Last recorded137,232 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 Volvo V4097,672 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW214 RNN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2017 137,232 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 132,387 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 127,504 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2015 127,504 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 122,595 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front tyre wearing on edge

Fail 31 Oct 2014 122,595 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 8 Nov 2013 117,621 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2013 117,621 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2012 111,413 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 111,413 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 109,594 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 109,503 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 93,270 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 93,270 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 78,936 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 78,936 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 73,040 miles

Oil leak

front pads more than half worn

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge.....n/s rear tyre worn 2.0mm only (195/55.r15.85v) goodyear

Fail 6 Feb 2009 72,905 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

front pads more than half worn

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge.....n/s rear tyre worn 2.0mm only (195/55.r15.85v) goodyear

Pass 12 Mar 2008 64,288 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2008 64,288 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 52,621 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 38,551 miles

Nail in o/s/r tyre

O/s rear tyre worn in steps on inner

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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W214 RNN is a 2000 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 W214 RNN, 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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W214 RNN is a 2000 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 March 2000.

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