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V739 GBY

2000 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

102,478 mi
Last recorded102,478 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV739 GBY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2017 102,478 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 13 Feb 2017 102,478 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 99,798 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside and offside rear tyres worn unevenly on inner tread

nearside front tyre low tread

offside front tyre low outer tread

slight wear evident nearside and offside rear anti-roll bar mounting bushes

Pass 1 Apr 2015 95,225 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside and offside rear tyres slightly uneven inner treadwear

slight wear evident nearside and offside rear anti-roll bar mounting bushes

Pass 20 Mar 2014 91,316 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded

nearside and offside rear tyres slightly uneven treadwear

slight wear evident nearside and offside rear anti-roll bar mounting bushes and links

Pass 3 May 2013 86,941 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded

nearside and offside rear tyres slightly uneven treadwear

nearside front tyre worn at edges of tread

Pass 25 Apr 2012 81,671 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 76,352 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 73,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside 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)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 73,554 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 70,084 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 66,511 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 62,773 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 57,852 miles

windscreen damage to near side lower corner.

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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V739 GBY is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 V739 GBY, 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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V739 GBY is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 3 February 2000.

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