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W223 DUA

2000 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

149,664 mi
Last recorded149,664 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2011
Typical for 2000 Volvo V4097,672 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW223 DUA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2011 149,664 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

front discs worn

Pass 18 Aug 2010 135,143 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2010 135,129 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 132,685 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 132,685 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 129,921 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 129,921 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 126,770 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 126,729 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2006 123,499 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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W223 DUA is a 2000 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DUA, 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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W223 DUA is a 2000 Volvo V40, first registered on 22 June 2000.

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