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V245 MOD

2000 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

185,680 mi
Last recorded185,680 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 Volvo V4097,672 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV245 MOD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2012 185,680 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

engine nosie idle

Fail 14 Jul 2012 185,665 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

engine nosie idle

Pass 12 Jul 2011 172,303 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 166,949 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 162,608 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 159,497 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 154,198 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 154,198 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/f body reflector lamp lens broken

Pass 3 Jun 2006 149,688 miles

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

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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V245 MOD is a 2000 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V245 MOD, 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 V245 MOD registered?

V245 MOD is a 2000 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 February 2000.

Is V245 MOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for V245 MOD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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