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W124 VGT

2000 Volvo V40

Gold Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

197,255 mi
Last recorded197,255 miles
Recorded on12 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Volvo V4097,672 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW124 VGT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 May 2016 197,255 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

all chassis corroded

both outer sills covered in plastic trims

both rear tyres wearing on edges will need replacing soon

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2015 188,533 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 188,533 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 180,732 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 180,732 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2013 172,757 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 172,757 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 162,055 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Mar 2012 162,055 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 150,959 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 138,760 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 127,483 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 127,483 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 117,982 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 21 Mar 2007 108,363 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 108,363 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 100,113 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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W124 VGT is a 2000 Volvo V40 in Gold with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 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.

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W124 VGT is a 2000 Volvo V40, first registered on 16 March 2000.

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