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GCZ 3762

2000 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

97,952 mi
Last recorded97,952 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2020
Typical for 2000 Volvo V4097,672 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGCZ 3762
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2020 97,952 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 95,937 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 92,945 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 90,345 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 85,347 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 82,532 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

center and rear exhaust corroded very thin at rear joint

Fail 19 May 2015 82,532 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

center and rear exhaust corroded very thin at rear joint

Pass 27 May 2014 76,599 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 76,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 May 2013 68,859 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 24 May 2013 68,859 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 65,801 miles

Exhaust centre to rear joining flange corroded.

Pass 11 Aug 2011 63,772 miles

Exhaust system rear flange joint heavily corroded.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front & rear tyre tread depths wearing low,2.0-3.0mm.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 61,116 miles

Exhaust corroding on rear flange joint.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 57,752 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 55,196 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 51,849 miles

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

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

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

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

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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GCZ 3762 is a 2000 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2000 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 97,672 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its 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 GCZ 3762, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GCZ 3762 registered?

GCZ 3762 is a 2000 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is GCZ 3762 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GCZ 3762 shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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