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W219 VLO

2000 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

14,282 mi
Last recorded14,282 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Volvo V4097,672 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 14,282 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2026 14,279 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel hose insecure Fuel filter (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective Lens smashed (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Outline marker lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 14,136 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 14,135 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened btoh side (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2024 14,112 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 13,599 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 12,643 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2022 12,643 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 12,112 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 11,853 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 11,328 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 10,744 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 10,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 9,839 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 8,904 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 8,231 miles

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 7,744 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 7,743 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 7,322 miles

Cracks on tyre walls

Fail 5 Jul 2013 7,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Cracks on tyre walls

Fail 27 Jun 2012 6,988 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 6,988 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 6,404 miles

off side screen washer 1of2 jets mal-adjusted

Pass 14 Jun 2010 6,046 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 5,783 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 4,668 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 4,337 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 May 2006 3,958 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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W219 VLO is a 2000 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 W219 VLO, 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 VLO registered?

W219 VLO is a 2000 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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