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V929 JRW

2000 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

171,103 mi
Last recorded171,103 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV929 JRW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2014 171,103 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 164,998 miles

nearside front washer poor

rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 30 Jan 2013 164,998 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside front washer poor

rear brake discs slightly corroded

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 31 Jan 2012 162,379 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 162,379 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 157,718 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 157,577 miles

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

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

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

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

engine management warning light on dash display and engine misfire on idle

gear selection poor

slight damage to offside front alloy wheel outer rim edge

Pass 4 Jan 2010 142,530 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front and rear number plates deteriorated

Fail 4 Jan 2010 142,530 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front and rear number plates deteriorated

Pass 26 Jan 2009 127,848 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 127,191 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 19 Jan 2008 112,209 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2007 97,218 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 80,909 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2006 80,895 miles

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

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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V929 JRW is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V929 JRW, 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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V929 JRW is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 4 January 2000.

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