2000 Volvo V40 · 1,178 MOT tests
2000 Volvo V40 reliability
2000 Volvo V40s fail 49.8% of first MOT tests, 22% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 13 V40 years (1,178 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volvo V40s: 25.9%)
- 49.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Volvo V40s: 25.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 22% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 22
- 109,297
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 22
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,178
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2000 against the years either side
- 1999 cars: 28% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2000 car does better)
- 2001 cars: 10% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2000 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 9.7% of tests fail here (135% above cars of the same age and mileage).
Common problems
What fails on a 2000 Volvo V40
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics23.8%
- Suspension17.9%
- Brakes17.7%
- Body, chassis and structure11.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors10.2%
- Steering9.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks9.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 7.72%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Coil spring fractured or broken 4.67%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.24%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Steering rack gaiter no longer sealed 4.16%
A damaged gaiter lets dirt into the steering rack, causing wear and possibly costly repairs later.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 3.82%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Exhaust has major gas leak 3.48%
A major exhaust leak can let poisonous gas into the car and is illegal, so it must be repaired before driving.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (17.91%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (13.92%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.58%) · Number plate lettering deteriorating (11.04%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (10.95%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.49%)
Other years
Every Volvo V40 year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2000 Volvo V40 reliable?
2000 Volvo V40s fail 49.8% of first MOT tests, 22% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 13 V40 years (1,178 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2000 Volvo V40 MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (7.72% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (4.67% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (4.24% of tests).
How many miles should a 2000 Volvo V40 have done?
At its MOT aged about 22, a typical 2000 Volvo V40 shows 109,297 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
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