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J22 JWJ

2000 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

189,412 mi
Last recorded189,412 miles
Recorded on7 May 2010
Typical for 2000 Volvo V4097,672 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ22 JWJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 May 2010 189,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Offside Inner Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 15 Apr 2009 183,422 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 183,422 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 178,105 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nsf coil spring v/light fouling of body on full lock ,

Fail 17 Apr 2008 178,105 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nsf coil spring v/light fouling of body on full lock ,

Pass 16 Apr 2007 171,763 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 171,763 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 168,190 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 168,190 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is 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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J22 JWJ is a 2000 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J22 JWJ, 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.

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What year was J22 JWJ registered?

J22 JWJ is a 2000 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 March 2000.

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