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V388 FSG

2000 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

139,257 mi
Last recorded139,257 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2008
Typical for 2000 Volvo V4097,672 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV388 FSG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2008 139,257 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 139,209 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2007 129,182 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 129,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2006 116,887 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 116,887 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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V388 FSG is a 2000 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V388 FSG, 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 V388 FSG registered?

V388 FSG is a 2000 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 January 2000.

Is V388 FSG safe to buy?

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