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V285 SAV

2000 Volvo S40

Gold Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

126,211 mi
Last recorded126,211 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV285 SAV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2015 126,211 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 118,243 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 114,205 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2013 114,205 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 101,911 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2012 101,911 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fail 22 Jul 2011 99,195 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 99,195 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 97,994 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 97,994 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 97,631 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2009 97,623 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2008 96,550 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 96,550 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2007 90,901 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 90,901 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 81,413 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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V285 SAV is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Gold with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 V285 SAV, 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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V285 SAV is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 January 2000.

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