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59,231 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 2008 tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front residue on caliper by the brake hose
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. lazy (1.2.1 (b) (i))
offside front and offside rear discs, corroding
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
both front lower ball joint covers perished
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
both front lower ball joint covers perished
fuel cap seal perishing
both headlamps dull
Exhaust system corroded slightly
Nearside Front tyre in poor condition and tread is worn
Offside Front tyre in poor condition
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Exhaust system corroded slightly
Nearside Front tyre in poor condition and tread is worn
Offside Front tyre in poor condition
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside and nearside rear seat belts not tested due to child seats fitted
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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W159 DGF is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 W159 DGF, 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 W159 DGF registered?
W159 DGF is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 May 2000.
Is W159 DGF safe to buy?
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