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V981 HNY

2000 Volvo S40

White Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,459 mi
Last recorded93,459 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV981 HNY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2016 93,459 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

rear registration plate condition

Fail 4 Apr 2016 93,016 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

rear registration plate condition

Pass 30 Mar 2015 78,816 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 68,883 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 68,791 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 66,748 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 62,740 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 58,233 miles

front brake pads getting close to service limit

front number plate cracked

Pass 23 Jan 2008 53,178 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 48,930 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 45,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 45,216 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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V981 HNY is a 2000 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V981 HNY, 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 V981 HNY registered?

V981 HNY is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 February 2000.

Is V981 HNY safe to buy?

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