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W103 VGT

2000 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

92,759 mi
Last recorded92,759 miles
Recorded on13 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Volvo V4097,672 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW103 VGT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2013 92,759 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 92,759 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2012 90,105 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/ & n/s/rear brake pipes getting rusty (clean & grease)

rearscreen wash inop

Fail 15 May 2012 90,105 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/rear outter side light inop

o/s/ & n/s/rear brake pipes getting rusty (clean & grease)

rearscreen wash inop

top up engine oil

Pass 11 May 2011 87,839 miles

nearside rear tyre worn from edges

power steering belt perished

Pass 15 Jun 2010 85,206 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 81,596 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2008 77,651 miles
Fail 4 May 2008 77,649 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 May 2007 29,357 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 29,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2006 67,784 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 67,784 miles

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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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W103 VGT is a 2000 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 W103 VGT, 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 W103 VGT registered?

W103 VGT is a 2000 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 March 2000.

Is W103 VGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W103 VGT shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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