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W124 SPW

2000 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1855cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

132,244 mi
Last recorded132,244 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2012
Typical for 2000 Volvo V4097,672 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW124 SPW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,855cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2012 132,244 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 122,457 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 122,457 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 113,432 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 106,419 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 106,410 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 95,029 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 81,970 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 68,634 miles

n/s rear brake binding slightly

plastic sill covers fitted

rear trailing arm front bush starting to split on both sides of car

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 SPW is a 2000 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,855cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W124 SPW, 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

How do I check the history of W124 SPW?

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What year was W124 SPW registered?

W124 SPW is a 2000 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 May 2000.

Is W124 SPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W124 SPW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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