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V385 ESC

2000 Volvo S40

Green Lpg 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,130 mi
Last recorded109,130 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2007
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV385 ESC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2007 109,130 miles

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 10 Jan 2006 95,743 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 95,734 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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V385 ESC is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,948cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 V385 ESC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V385 ESC?

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What year was V385 ESC registered?

V385 ESC is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 January 2000.

Is V385 ESC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V385 ESC shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V385 ESC have outstanding finance?

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