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W219 PRG

2000 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

68,290 mi
Last recorded68,290 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Volvo V4097,672 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW219 PRG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 68,290 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 66,731 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 66,695 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both rear to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2015 64,977 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 62,895 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 62,884 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Dec 2012 60,027 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 57,917 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear top arm inner bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 9 Aug 2010 54,049 miles

nearside driveshaft inner boot has slight leak of oil

Pass 13 Aug 2009 51,724 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight leak from nearside inner c v boot

Fail 14 Aug 2008 50,497 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 50,497 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 49,406 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 49,406 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 47,608 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO DISCOLOUR

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2006 47,608 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO DISCOLOUR

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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W219 PRG is a 2000 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 W219 PRG, 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 W219 PRG registered?

W219 PRG is a 2000 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W219 PRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W219 PRG shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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