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W162 TRP

2000 Volvo S40

Purple Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

112,405 mi
Last recorded112,405 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2015
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW162 TRP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2015 112,405 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2014 102,549 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 102,549 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 91,888 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 81,865 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 72,791 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 69,502 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 64,823 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 61,656 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 55,658 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 50,431 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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W162 TRP is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 W162 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

How do I check the history of W162 TRP?

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What year was W162 TRP registered?

W162 TRP is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W162 TRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W162 TRP shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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