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V336 EBV

2000 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

77,812 mi
Last recorded77,812 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 Volvo V4097,672 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV336 EBV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2014 77,812 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Feb 2014 77,810 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 74,058 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 71,866 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2012 71,864 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 70,586 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 67,119 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Feb 2010 67,113 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2009 58,837 miles

exhaust corroded

front inner brake pads wearing low

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 10 Jan 2008 53,075 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 43,479 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 43,475 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Feb 2006 34,785 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 34,781 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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V336 EBV is a 2000 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 V336 EBV, 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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V336 EBV is a 2000 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 February 2000.

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