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V738 FSC

2000 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

74,745 mi
Last recorded74,745 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2008
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV738 FSC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2008 74,745 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 74,679 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 62,955 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 62,883 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 56,218 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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V738 FSC is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,588cc 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 V738 FSC, 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 V738 FSC registered?

V738 FSC is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 January 2000.

Is V738 FSC safe to buy?

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