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W218 VGN

2000 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

114,202 mi
Last recorded114,202 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Volvo V4097,672 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW218 VGN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2016 114,202 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 103,940 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 85,419 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 79,476 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 71,091 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 87,091 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 70,897 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 65,573 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 61,054 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 55,140 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 55,140 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 51,938 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 51,938 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

crack in near side rear lamp but not showing white light

Pass 8 Jun 2006 44,771 miles

rear number plate is slightly tarnished.

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 VGN is a 2000 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VGN, 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 W218 VGN registered?

W218 VGN is a 2000 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W218 VGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for W218 VGN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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