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V761 LGO

2000 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

75,663 mi
Last recorded75,663 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV761 LGO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2016 75,663 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 71,836 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

child seat fitted nearside rear

engine management lamp on

Pass 13 Mar 2014 68,207 miles

engine manmenten indicate fault

Pass 19 Mar 2013 66,175 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Mar 2013 66,174 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2012 62,688 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front discs worn

o/s/r tyre wprn on inner edge

rear discs worn

Pass 9 Mar 2011 58,218 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 53,942 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 49,704 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 45,499 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 41,530 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 35,995 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 35,995 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside 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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V761 LGO is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 V761 LGO, 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 V761 LGO registered?

V761 LGO is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 January 2000.

Is V761 LGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V761 LGO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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