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W116 FON

2000 Volvo S40

White Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

62,592 mi
Last recorded62,592 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2010
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW116 FON
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2010 62,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp wiper worn

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Headlamp wiper missing

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 52,966 miles

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

Nearside inner taillamp not working.

Offside front tyre deteriorated.

Fail 16 Jul 2009 52,966 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside front wheel lock nut damaged

Nearside inner taillamp not working.

Offside front tyre deteriorated.

Pass 11 Apr 2008 51,336 miles

Front registration plate slight delamination

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

Nearside Outer Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside inner tail lamp not working.

Offside Outer Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside park brake lever on caliper does not return to rest position.

Fail 9 Apr 2008 51,336 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate slight delamination

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

Nearside Outer Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside inner tail lamp not working.

Offside Outer Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside park brake lever on caliper does not return to rest position.

Pass 30 Mar 2006 44,154 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 44,154 miles

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Front pads and discs getting low

Rear pads getting low

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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W116 FON is a 2000 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W116 FON, 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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W116 FON is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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