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W217 TRH

2000 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

119,626 mi
Last recorded119,626 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2009
Typical for 2000 Volvo V4097,672 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW217 TRH
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2009 119,626 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Mar 2009 119,626 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Mar 2008 109,213 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 109,213 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 94,305 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 94,305 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 79,093 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2006 79,001 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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W217 TRH is a 2000 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W217 TRH, 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 W217 TRH registered?

W217 TRH is a 2000 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 April 2000.

Is W217 TRH safe to buy?

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