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W228 WRW

2000 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

110,370 mi
Last recorded110,370 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Volvo V4097,672 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW228 WRW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 110,370 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush x2 (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 May 2018 110,366 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage indicator (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush x2 (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 91,105 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 77,199 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 17 Mar 2015 72,671 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 72,671 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 67,824 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 67,824 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 63,219 miles

offside ball joint rubber split

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 7 Mar 2012 58,274 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 54,033 miles

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

front wipers split

Pass 12 Mar 2010 49,770 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 44,845 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 39,905 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 35,051 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 29,849 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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W228 WRW is a 2000 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WRW, 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 WRW registered?

W228 WRW is a 2000 Volvo V40, first registered on 21 April 2000.

Is W228 WRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W228 WRW shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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