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V816 LGO

2000 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

159,268 mi
Last recorded159,268 miles
Recorded on20 May 2011
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV816 LGO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2011 159,268 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2011 159,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 21 Oct 2008 142,903 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 142,903 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 132,827 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 132,827 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2007 127,168 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2006 117,135 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 117,132 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 104,847 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 92,210 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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V816 LGO is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 V816 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 V816 LGO registered?

V816 LGO is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 February 2000.

Is V816 LGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V816 LGO shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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