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W106 TJH

2000 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

173,047 mi
Last recorded173,047 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Volvo V4097,672 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW106 TJH
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2017 173,047 miles

Central Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 150,028 miles

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

Nearside Front shock top mount worn

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2016 149,584 miles

Nearside Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower cover (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front shock top mount worn

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 128,708 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s headlight patern could be better

Pass 26 Mar 2014 106,047 miles

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

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

center rear seat belt slighty sticky

Pass 28 Mar 2013 103,659 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front and rear brake pipes corroded.

rear brake back plates badly corroded.

Fail 19 Mar 2013 103,624 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front and rear brake pipes corroded.

rear brake back plates badly corroded.

Pass 19 Mar 2012 98,548 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake discs corroded.

rear brake pipes corroded.

Pass 28 Mar 2011 89,455 miles

Chips In Windscreen

Nearside Rear Shock Moist

Pass 19 May 2010 84,332 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 84,332 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2009 78,210 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 78,210 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2008 71,804 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2008 71,804 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2007 65,979 miles

advise rear number plate deteriorating close too limit

Pass 11 May 2006 58,948 miles

as per previous vt32

Fail 10 May 2006 58,948 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

front brake imb high, all brakes poor cond, brake fluid low, noise from brake pedal

n/s & rear wiper blades loose, rear no plate deteriorating

noise from t belt area, eng man light on, fast idle irratic

o/s/f seatbelt strap fraying, rear courtesy light n/w, boot lights disconnected

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
Full Volvo V40 reliability report

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W106 TJH is a 2000 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 W106 TJH, 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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W106 TJH is a 2000 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 April 2000.

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