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W202 VGN

2000 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

106,260 mi
Last recorded106,260 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 Volvo V4097,672 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW202 VGN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 106,260 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front worn, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine some were advise only (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear disc worn, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 106,260 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front worn, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine some were advise only (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear disc worn, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2017 93,875 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 83,298 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 73,808 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2015 73,808 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2014 65,355 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 60,407 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 58,056 miles

N/S rear axle bush perished and has moved off center, but not insecure

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 56,225 miles

O/S rear tyre slightly cracked and perished

Rear trailing arm bushes perished and slightly split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 53,813 miles

front brake discs are slightly worn

Pass 17 Jun 2009 51,964 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 51,964 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 49,291 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 46,048 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 42,725 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jun 2005 40,627 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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W202 VGN is a 2000 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 W202 VGN, 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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W202 VGN is a 2000 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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