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W124 SFJ

2000 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

110,748 mi
Last recorded110,748 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2010
Typical for 2000 Volvo V4097,672 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW124 SFJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2010 110,748 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 110,748 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 104,399 miles

Battery insecure

Engine bay bonnet sound deadening loose.

OSF brake flexi slightly perished..

Rear exhaust corroded

Slight corrosion to both rear brake pipes.

Small gearbox oil leak

Fail 3 Dec 2008 104,399 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Battery insecure

Engine bay bonnet sound deadening loose.

OSF brake flexi slightly perished..

Rear exhaust corroded

Slight corrosion to both rear brake pipes.

Small gearbox oil leak

Pass 23 May 2007 92,369 miles

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

near side front side marker light not working

Fail 26 Apr 2007 92,231 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 17 May 2006 87,683 miles

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

OSF brake flexi slightly corroded

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear caliper handbrake levers slightly seized

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Very slight play in lower part of steering column

Fail 5 May 2006 87,861 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Centre rear roll bar has small amount of play

OSF brake flexi pipe slightly corroded

Rear handbrake slightly seized.

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Slight play in nsr & osr front trailing arm bushes

Very slight play in lower part of steering column

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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W124 SFJ is a 2000 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W124 SFJ, 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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W124 SFJ is a 2000 Volvo V40, first registered on 10 March 2000.

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