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V358 EES

2000 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2019
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

83,017 mi
Last recorded83,017 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 2000 Volvo V4097,672 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV358 EES
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2020 83,017 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Position lamp not working On of switch (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2018 79,319 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 79,319 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 76,596 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 76,596 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 72,560 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 72,560 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 70,223 miles

plastic covers on sills

Fail 18 Dec 2015 70,222 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both (2.2.B.1f)

plastic covers on sills

Pass 22 Dec 2014 67,472 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers on sills

fuel filter rusty

Fail 22 Dec 2014 67,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

covers on sills

fuel filter rusty

Pass 23 Dec 2013 63,905 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

extra large interior mirror fitted

plastic covers on sills

Fail 23 Dec 2013 63,905 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

extra large interior mirror fitted

plastic covers on sills

Pass 19 Dec 2012 60,227 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Dec 2012 60,227 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 56,505 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 56,505 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 52,661 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 52,661 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2009 49,772 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 49,772 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 47,660 miles

ADVISE NEARSIDE FRONT BUMPER MARKER INOP

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 44,040 miles

offside seat belt advisory

Pass 18 Jan 2007 39,615 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 39,612 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 34,121 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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V358 EES is a 2000 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 V358 EES, 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 V358 EES registered?

V358 EES is a 2000 Volvo V40, first registered on 25 January 2000.

Is V358 EES safe to buy?

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