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When is the MOT due for W408 AFR?

The MOT for W408 AFR is valid and due for renewal on or before 5 February 2024.

What is the recorded mileage of W408 AFR?

The recorded mileage for W408 AFR is 124,474 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is W408 AFR ULEZ compliant?

No, W408 AFR does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2000 Volvo V40 1.6L Petrol · W408 AFR

W408 AFR

2000 Volvo V40 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31/03/2000. Recorded mileage 124,474 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: VOLVO V40
Year / Origin: 2000 · Exeter
MOT Status: Valid until 05/02/2024
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 124,474 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Valid until 05/02/2024

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Mileage: 124,474 mi
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 2000
Engine: 1588cc

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W408 AFR Key Findings

35 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 06/02/2023
124,474 miles recorded at latest MOT
17 historical MOT failures
3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (52 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

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! Average MOT pass rate (50%)

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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.

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W408 AFR Mileage History

17/11/200594,315 mi
18/11/200594,315 mi
14/11/200696,111 mi+1,796 mi
14/11/200696,111 mi
12/11/200798,218 mi+2,107 mi
13/11/2008101,230 mi+3,012 mi
13/11/2008101,230 mi
12/11/2009104,981 mi+3,751 mi
12/11/2009104,981 mi
17/11/2010109,523 mi+4,542 mi
18/11/2010109,523 mi
01/11/2011111,486 mi+1,963 mi
02/11/2011111,486 mi
19/11/2012112,725 mi+1,239 mi
19/11/2012112,730 mi+5 mi
07/11/2013113,376 mi+646 mi
07/11/2013113,381 mi+5 mi
11/11/2014114,004 mi+623 mi
11/11/2014114,009 mi+5 mi
16/11/2015114,570 mi+561 mi
18/11/2015114,571 mi+1 mi
15/11/2016115,236 mi+665 mi
16/11/2016115,237 mi+1 mi
06/11/2017116,165 mi+928 mi
06/11/2017116,165 mi
07/11/2018116,865 mi+700 mi
09/11/2018116,865 mi
21/10/2019117,738 mi+873 mi
21/10/2019117,738 mi
16/11/2020118,262 mi+524 mi
18/11/2020118,264 mi+2 mi
15/11/2021120,624 mi+2,360 mi
15/11/2021120,625 mi+1 mi
02/02/2023124,472 mi+3,847 mi
06/02/2023124,474 mi+2 mi

Average of roughly 1,751 miles per year across 35 recorded odometer readings.

W408 AFR MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 22 Sept 2026, 13:04

MOT Analysis

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35 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Volvo V40 (W408 AFR) between November 2005 and February 2023.

The record contains 18 passes and 17 failures.

The most recent test on 06 February 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 17 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (52 issues), Brakes (31 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Steering (11 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 80 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: “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.

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