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V380 FFA

2000 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,461 mi
Last recorded86,461 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2013
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV380 FFA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2013 86,461 miles

N/S/F seat belt catch cover missing

Various brake pipes corroded

Fail 22 Dec 2012 86,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

N/S/F seat belt catch cover missing

N/S/R pad`s low

Rear Disc`s worn

Various brake pipes corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2011 79,214 miles

rear brakes binding

Fail 23 Dec 2011 79,075 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear brakes binding

Pass 4 Jan 2011 68,723 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

NSR BRAKE SLIGHTLY BINDING ON

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

rear reg plate deteriated

Pass 23 Dec 2009 57,023 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 42,688 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 35,204 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 24,183 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 24,183 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 21,750 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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V380 FFA is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V380 FFA, 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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What year was V380 FFA registered?

V380 FFA is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 January 2000.

Is V380 FFA safe to buy?

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