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W126 BEC

2000 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,106 mi
Last recorded118,106 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2010
Typical for 2000 Volvo V4097,672 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW126 BEC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2010 118,106 miles

some corrosion to o/s/f brake disk back plate

Fail 12 Feb 2010 118,105 miles

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

some corrosion to o/s/f brake disk back plate

Pass 20 Oct 2008 101,703 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 94,100 miles

Front brake discs worn

Front brake pads low

N/s/r metal brake pipes rusted

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 85,226 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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W126 BEC is a 2000 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W126 BEC, 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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What year was W126 BEC registered?

W126 BEC is a 2000 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W126 BEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W126 BEC shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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