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W228 TRH

2000 Volvo V40

Yellow Petrol 1855cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

161,500 mi
Last recorded161,500 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 Volvo V4097,672 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW228 TRH
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,855cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2013 161,500 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2013 161,500 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 153,605 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 138,758 miles

damage to windscreen

front no.plate damaged

Fail 23 Mar 2010 120,714 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 120,714 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 100,422 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 84,413 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 66,498 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 46,404 miles

nearside front tyre close to limit

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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W228 TRH is a 2000 Volvo V40 in Yellow with a 1,855cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W228 TRH, 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 W228 TRH registered?

W228 TRH is a 2000 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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