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V279 ROR

2000 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

85,691 mi
Last recorded85,691 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2011
Typical for 2000 Volvo V4097,672 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV279 ROR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2011 85,691 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside headlamp aim poor.

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside front tyre wearing inner and outer edges.

Fail 7 Nov 2011 85,691 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside headlamp aim poor.

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside front tyre wearing inner and outer edges.

Pass 15 Nov 2010 80,450 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 80,406 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 77,502 miles

o/s/f top strut mount slight ruff bearing

Fail 2 Oct 2009 77,475 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2008 76,291 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 76,291 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006
Fail 18 Dec 2006 74,694 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 68,613 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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V279 ROR is a 2000 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V279 ROR, 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 V279 ROR registered?

V279 ROR is a 2000 Volvo V40, first registered on 15 January 2000.

Is V279 ROR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V279 ROR shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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