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V805 LJB

2000 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2010
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

183,370 mi
Last recorded183,370 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2009
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV805 LJB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 19 Nov 2009 183,370 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 168,356 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 153,892 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 136,982 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2007 123,982 miles

BOth front wiper split butclean effectively

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 May 2007 104,703 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 103,460 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 92,940 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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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V805 LJB is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V805 LJB, 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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What year was V805 LJB registered?

V805 LJB is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 January 2000.

Is V805 LJB safe to buy?

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