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V473 OJW

2000 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,737 mi
Last recorded60,737 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV473 OJW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 60,737 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise baffles in exhaust noisey

Pass 20 Dec 2017 60,736 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise baffles in exhaust noisey

advise osr tyre perished

Fail 18 Dec 2017 60,736 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advise baffles in exhaust noisey

advise osr tyre perished

Pass 23 Nov 2011 60,166 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 58,120 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 58,120 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 54,754 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 52,055 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 51,845 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 48,529 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 48,529 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 45,633 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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V473 OJW is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V473 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V473 OJW registered?

V473 OJW is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 January 2000.

Is V473 OJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V473 OJW shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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