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W223 BFR

2000 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

210,380 mi
Last recorded210,380 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2012
Typical for 2000 Volvo V4097,672 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW223 BFR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2012 210,380 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2012 210,380 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 193,869 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 174,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 160,361 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 145,145 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 141,584 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 141,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Mar 2007 137,783 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 137,783 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 129,605 miles

nail in tyre

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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W223 BFR is a 2000 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W223 BFR, 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 W223 BFR registered?

W223 BFR is a 2000 Volvo V40, first registered on 11 May 2000.

Is W223 BFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W223 BFR shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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