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V809 LGO

2000 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

16,956 mi
Last recorded16,956 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV809 LGO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2023 16,956 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 16,956 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 16,724 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 16,724 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 16,540 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 16,421 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 16,421 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 15,989 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 15,989 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 15,425 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 15,423 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 14,783 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 14,783 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 14,169 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 28 Jun 2016 14,169 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 13,561 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 12,935 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 12,935 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 12,289 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 11,640 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

n/s/f wheel bolt slightly damaged

Pass 28 Jun 2012 11,640 miles

n/s/f wheel bolt slightly damaged

Pass 6 Jun 2011 10,916 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 10,381 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 9,630 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 9,057 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 8,503 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 7,959 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 7,959 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Jul 2005 6,682 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2005 6,682 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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V809 LGO is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 V809 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.

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What year was V809 LGO registered?

V809 LGO is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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