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W223 YAP

2000 Volvo V40

Purple Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

117,925 mi
Last recorded117,925 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2000 Volvo V4097,672 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW223 YAP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 117,925 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 108,605 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 102,208 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 102,208 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 92,414 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Jun 2016 80,510 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

fuel pipes corroded slightly

Pass 27 May 2015 68,098 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 57,385 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 53,888 miles

brake discs in poor condition,corroded.

brake hoses in poor condition all round.

brake pipes corroded,

corrosion to sills , rear by suspension mountings.

front tyres tread low

general corrosion to under side,rear,

rear brake pipes corroded,STRONG ADVISE!!

wear in front suspension ,bushes ball joints gaiters, and link drop arms.

wear in front top mounts.

wear in front wishbone bushes. both sides.

wear in rear suspension bushes ball joints gaiters and link arms,

wear inner rack joints.both sides,

Pass 17 May 2012 49,551 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust deteriated

front brake discs corroded and worn

general corrosion to underside

Fail 16 May 2012 49,551 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust deteriated

front brake discs corroded and worn

general corrosion to underside

Pass 4 May 2011 45,278 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs slightly worn

offside front tyre low on tread and outer edge very worn

Pass 5 May 2010 40,252 miles

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

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

rear pads not visible

Pass 19 May 2009 37,324 miles

head lamp switch very worn

Fail 18 May 2009 37,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

head lamp switch very worn

Pass 12 May 2008 33,106 miles

REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES ARE PERISHED

Fail 18 May 2007 29,233 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear pads very low discs worn

Pass 18 May 2007 29,233 miles

rear pads very low discs worn

Pass 17 May 2006 24,418 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 YAP is a 2000 Volvo V40 in Purple with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YAP, 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 YAP registered?

W223 YAP is a 2000 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 May 2000.

Is W223 YAP safe to buy?

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