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W161 TRP

2000 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

120,900 mi
Last recorded120,900 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW161 TRP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2018 120,900 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 112,836 miles

Offside Front tyre poor condition

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre cracking/perishing

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 111,366 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 1 Jun 2016 111,365 miles

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 27 May 2015 108,996 miles

n/s/f tyre worn low on edges & perished

n/s/r light lens cracked

Pass 21 May 2014 106,543 miles

n/s/r light lens cracked

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 21 May 2014 106,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/r light lens cracked

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 23 May 2013 104,098 miles

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

n/s/r light lens cracked

Pass 22 May 2012 101,647 miles

air bag light on

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

Pass 24 May 2011 100,009 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 98,517 miles

screen crack on n/s close to failing

Pass 16 Jun 2009 94,766 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2008 89,157 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2008 89,157 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 84,794 miles

run-out on both front discs.

Pass 8 Jun 2006 80,165 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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W161 TRP is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 W161 TRP, 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 W161 TRP registered?

W161 TRP is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W161 TRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W161 TRP shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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