Official DVLA Record

2000 Volvo V40 1.9L Petrol · W257 JDA

W257 JDA

2000 Volvo V40 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2000. Recorded mileage 121,717 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
VOLVO V40
Year / Origin
2000 · Exeter
MOT Status
Valid until 28/02/2015
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
121,717 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.9L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 28/02/2015
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2000
Engine
1948cc

W257 JDA Key Findings

  • 16 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 21/02/2014
  • 121,717 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 7 historical MOT failures
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (19 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
40
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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Known faults for Volvo V40

Our database tracks 5 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.

W257 JDA Mileage History

  1. 15/02/200676,377 mi
  2. 15/02/200676,377 mi
  3. 22/02/200782,318 mi+5,941 mi
  4. 22/02/200782,318 mi
  5. 19/02/200890,718 mi+8,400 mi
  6. 19/02/200999,250 mi+8,532 mi
  7. 20/02/200999,251 mi+1 mi
  8. 22/02/2010103,804 mi+4,553 mi
  9. 22/02/2010103,804 mi
  10. 23/02/2011108,403 mi+4,599 mi
  11. 24/02/2011108,403 mi
  12. 27/02/2012112,898 mi+4,495 mi
  13. 01/03/2012112,924 mi+26 mi
  14. 25/02/2013117,199 mi+4,275 mi
  15. 26/02/2013117,203 mi+4 mi
  16. 21/02/2014121,717 mi+4,514 mi

Average of roughly 5,656 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.

W257 JDA MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 27 Sept 2026, 16:40
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Volvo V40 (W257 JDA) between February 2006 and February 2014.

The record contains 9 passes and 7 failures.

The most recent test on 21 February 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 20 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)”; “Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)”; “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”.

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