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W226 VLO

2000 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

86,196 mi
Last recorded86,196 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 Volvo V4097,672 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW226 VLO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 86,196 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 86,188 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 May 2017 73,199 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Both brake pipes rusty.

Fail 9 May 2017 73,192 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak ()

Rear Both brake pipes rusty.

Pass 4 May 2016 62,055 miles

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

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

both sides front brake discs worn

Fail 3 May 2016 62,055 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

both sides front brake discs worn

Pass 6 May 2015 58,031 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 58,031 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 54,871 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2014 54,871 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2013 52,419 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 51,281 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 49,654 miles

rear brake discs worn

Fail 28 Apr 2011 49,654 miles

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

rear brake discs worn

Pass 23 Apr 2010 44,495 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 40,177 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

SERVICES LIGHT ON

Pass 15 Apr 2008 35,878 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2008 35,878 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 32,020 miles

GEARBOX IS LEAKING OIL ON N/S FRONT

Pass 2 May 2006 29,413 miles

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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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W226 VLO is a 2000 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 W226 VLO, 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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W226 VLO is a 2000 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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