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W122 WGP

2000 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

112,603 mi
Last recorded112,603 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 Volvo V4097,672 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW122 WGP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 112,603 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front oil leak, but not excessive

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear light cluster damaged but function not impaired

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 May 2019 112,046 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front undertray damaged

offside rear light cluster damaged but function not impaired

Pass 7 Jun 2018 102,667 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2018 102,667 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both side (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2017 95,068 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance bumper (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 94,903 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance bumper (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 84,620 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 84,502 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 74,347 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2015 74,347 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 65,564 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 62,836 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 62,836 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 58,020 miles

Near side front tyre outer side wall damaged.Not to ply or cord.

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

Off side front wiper blade split

Off side rear bumper marker lamp inoperative

Fail 26 Jun 2012 58,020 miles

Near side front tyre outer side wall damaged.Not to ply or cord.

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

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

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

Off side front wiper blade split

Off side rear bumper marker lamp inoperative

Pass 27 Jun 2011 52,386 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 52,386 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 45,142 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 45,142 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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

Front brake discs lipped worn.

Pass 19 Jun 2009 38,672 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 32,776 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 27,225 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 27,225 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

offside front indicator lamp cracked

Pass 23 Jun 2006 22,388 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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W122 WGP is a 2000 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 W122 WGP, 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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W122 WGP is a 2000 Volvo V40, first registered on 14 July 2000.

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