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W127 VGT

2000 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

148,510 mi
Last recorded148,510 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2011
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW127 VGT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2011 148,510 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 148,510 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 147,840 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 147,840 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 141,889 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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W127 VGT is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 W127 VGT, 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 W127 VGT registered?

W127 VGT is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 March 2000.

Is W127 VGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for W127 VGT shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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