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V812 LGO

2000 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1855cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,443 mi
Last recorded128,443 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2015
Typical for 2000 Volvo V4097,672 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV812 LGO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,855cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2015 128,443 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 121,318 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 114,210 miles

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2013 114,209 miles

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2012 107,178 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 102,112 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 102,025 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

rear discs slightly worn

Pass 11 Jun 2010 95,941 miles

*front and rear discs worn*

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 10 Jun 2010 95,939 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

*front and rear discs worn*

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Jun 2009 91,365 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 91,363 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 85,993 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 May 2007 77,742 miles

rear discs corroded

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 23 May 2006 71,292 miles

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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V812 LGO is a 2000 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,855cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V812 LGO, 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 V812 LGO registered?

V812 LGO is a 2000 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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