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V262 HDT

2000 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,766 mi
Last recorded111,766 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2011
Typical for 2000 Volvo V4097,672 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV262 HDT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2011 111,766 miles

both rear tyres are worn low and cracking and perishing

exhaust system is quite rusty

front brake discs are quite worn and rusty

front brake pads are wearing low

n/s/f tyre is worn on the outer edge

n/s/r inner anti roll bar bushe is worn

n/s/r metal brake pipe is quite rusty

rear brake discs are quite rusty and worn

Pass 6 Feb 2010 100,745 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 3 Feb 2010 100,740 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 94,607 miles

exhaust system is quite rusty

rear brake discs are quite rusty

Fail 14 Feb 2009 94,607 miles

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

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

exhaust system is quite rusty

rear brake discs are quite rusty

Pass 15 Feb 2008 90,218 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 75,749 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 58,074 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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V262 HDT is a 2000 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V262 HDT, 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 V262 HDT registered?

V262 HDT is a 2000 Volvo V40, first registered on 7 February 2000.

Is V262 HDT safe to buy?

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