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W212 TRY

2000 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

134,713 mi
Last recorded134,713 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2012
Typical for 2000 Volvo V4097,672 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW212 TRY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2012 134,713 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear brake hose not secure in mounting bracket.

Fail 14 Feb 2012 134,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear brake hose not secure in mounting bracket.

Pass 25 Feb 2011 121,228 miles

Front to back brake pipes greased over

N/S/R brake pipe greased over

O/S/R brake pipes greased over

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Feb 2011 121,211 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 97,440 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 97,440 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 86,535 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 71,959 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2007 65,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 65,230 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 58,448 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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W212 TRY is a 2000 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W212 TRY, 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 W212 TRY registered?

W212 TRY is a 2000 Volvo V40, first registered on 13 March 2000.

Is W212 TRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W212 TRY shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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