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W218 RNN

2000 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,335 mi
Last recorded67,335 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 2000 Volvo V4097,672 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW218 RNN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 67,335 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 62,152 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2022 62,151 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 54,312 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 43,417 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 43,336 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

n/s headlight in poor condition

n/s rear main brake pipe slightly corroded

rear suspension arms corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2019 43,336 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

n/s rear main brake pipe slightly corroded

rear suspension arms corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2018 43,135 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 42,938 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 42,938 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 42,851 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 42,566 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

headlamp images poor

Fail 16 Oct 2015 42,566 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

headlamp images poor

Pass 13 Oct 2014 42,332 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s headlamp image poor

slight play in n/s front wheel bearing

Fail 13 Oct 2014 42,332 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s headlamp image poor

slight play in n/s front wheel bearing

Pass 30 Oct 2013 41,754 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 41,272 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust centre box outer skin corroded / deterioration

inner wheel arch covers fitted

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Oct 2012 41,252 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust centre box outer skin corroded / deterioration

inner wheel arch covers fitted

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2011 40,630 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 40,259 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 39,668 miles

cracks on both rear tyres iner wall n/s rear close to limit

Pass 29 Oct 2008 39,027 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

n/s and o/s rear tyres starting to perish

rear no plate starting to delaminate

Pass 29 Oct 2007 38,300 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 37,548 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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W218 RNN is a 2000 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W218 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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W218 RNN is a 2000 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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