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V879 MOB

2000 Volvo S40

Yellow Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

108,831 mi
Last recorded108,831 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2014
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV879 MOB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2014 108,831 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 103,636 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 100,607 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 97,211 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 91,926 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 87,094 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 87,087 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 80,016 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 69,870 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 69,870 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 60,097 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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V879 MOB is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Yellow with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V879 MOB, 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 V879 MOB registered?

V879 MOB is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 6 January 2000.

Is V879 MOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V879 MOB shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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