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V40 PJM

2000 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1855cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,022 mi
Last recorded136,022 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2013
Typical for 2000 Volvo V4097,672 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV40 PJM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,855cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2013 136,022 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 130,539 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2012 130,539 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2011 122,017 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Jun 2011 122,017 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 May 2010 112,245 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 14 May 2010 112,245 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 20 May 2009 104,433 miles

ADVISE CORROSION ON FRONT & REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES

ADVISE CORROSION ON INSIDE OF O/S/F AND N/S/F BRAKE DISCS

ADVISE DETERIORATION IN O/S/F FLEXIBLE BRAKE PIPE

ADVISE DETERIORATION IN O/S/R & N/S/R OUTER TOE IN ARM BUSHES

ADVISE DETERIORATION IN O/S/R & N/S/R TOP INNER CONTROL ARM BUSHES

ADVISE N/S/R TYRE WEARING ON INNER & OUTER EDGES AND CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT ON INNER EDGE

ADVISE O/S/F & N/S/F TYRES WEARING ON INNER & OUTER EDGES

ADVISE STONE CHIPPED WINDSCREEN

Pass 23 May 2008 96,426 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 90,505 miles

Advise advance deterioration in osr & nsr inner control arm bushes

Advise advance deterioration in osr & nsr inner toe in arm bushes

Advise osr tyre down to 2.5mm & advance wear on inner edge

Advise slight corrosion in metel brake pipes

Advise slight corrosion on front & rear brake discs on outer edges

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 90,505 miles

Advise advance deterioration in osr & nsr inner control arm bushes

Advise advance deterioration in osr & nsr inner toe in arm bushes

Advise osr tyre down to 2.5mm & advance wear on inner edge

Advise slight corrosion in metel brake pipes

Advise slight corrosion on front & rear brake discs on outer edges

Pass 3 Mar 2006 80,013 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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V40 PJM is a 2000 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,855cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 97,672 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 V40 PJM, 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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V40 PJM is a 2000 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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