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W136 RNV

2000 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

70,945 mi
Last recorded70,945 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW136 RNV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2015 70,945 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 67,534 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 63,264 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 59,195 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 55,410 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 51,251 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on edges,nearside rear bumper lens missing

Fail 30 Mar 2010 51,251 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside rear tyre wearing on edges,nearside rear bumper lens missing

Fail 16 Mar 2009 46,667 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear number plate deteriorated\slight play in rear suspension link bars\front brake discs worn

Pass 16 Mar 2009 46,667 miles

rear number plate deteriorated\slight play in rear suspension link bars\front brake discs worn

Pass 2 Apr 2008 42,964 miles

slight corrosion in brake pipes

Fail 2 Apr 2008 42,964 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight corrosion in brake pipes

Pass 3 Apr 2007 39,409 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 34,430 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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W136 RNV is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W136 RNV, 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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What year was W136 RNV registered?

W136 RNV is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 April 2000.

Is W136 RNV safe to buy?

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