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V271 HDT

2000 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1855cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,787 mi
Last recorded136,787 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2010
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV271 HDT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,855cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2010 136,787 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 12 Aug 2010 136,787 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 131,581 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 131,422 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Oil leak

off side rear brake caliper was damp no obvious leak

Pass 20 Aug 2008 125,016 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear suspension bushes starting to deterioate

Fail 20 Aug 2008 125,016 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear suspension bushes starting to deterioate

Pass 21 Aug 2007 120,148 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 38,126 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 113,825 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 107,669 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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V271 HDT is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,855cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2000 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 86,316 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 S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V271 HDT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 26 years old, this Volvo S40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V271 HDT is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 February 2000.

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