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V543 FSG

2000 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,901 mi
Last recorded124,901 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV543 FSG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2014 124,901 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 124,901 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 113,066 miles

Drivers Wiper Split

N/S/R Light Lense Cracked

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 107,637 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 102,604 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 96,384 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 90,919 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jan 2008 86,013 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2008 86,013 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 79,668 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 71,610 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 71,610 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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V543 FSG is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,588cc 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 V543 FSG, 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 V543 FSG registered?

V543 FSG is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 January 2000.

Is V543 FSG safe to buy?

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