2000 Volvo V40 1.8L Petrol · W233 BAN
2000 Volvo V40 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 04 Apr 2000. Recorded mileage 145,935 miles. MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V40
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 145,935 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W233 BAN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/08/2026
- 145,935 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W233 BAN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Volvo V40 (W233 BAN) between June 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
W233 BAN Mileage History
- 22/06/2023142,899 mi
- 20/08/2024143,982 mi+1,083 mi
- 19/08/2025144,995 mi+1,013 mi
- 20/08/2025144,995 mi
- 10/08/2026145,935 mi+940 mi
Average of roughly 968 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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