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V472 OJW

2000 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

57,287 mi
Last recorded57,287 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2007
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV472 OJW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2007 57,287 miles

nearside rear tyre perished and cracked not deep enough to see ply/cord

offside rear tyre tread wearing uneven

Fail 13 Aug 2007 57,287 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside rear tyre perished and cracked not deep enough to see ply/cord

offside rear tyre tread wearing uneven and slightly perished

Pass 17 Aug 2006 41,206 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INSIDE EGDES

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

Fail 2 Dec 2005 37,767 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2005 37,767 miles

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

Offside Front 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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V472 OJW is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 V472 OJW, 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 V472 OJW registered?

V472 OJW is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 January 2000.

Is V472 OJW safe to buy?

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