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W162 VGN

2000 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,922 mi
Last recorded58,922 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2011
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW162 VGN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2011 58,922 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 48,172 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 45,219 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 42,616 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 42,616 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Apr 2007 37,132 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 37,132 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 29,516 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 VGN is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VGN, 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 VGN?

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What year was W162 VGN registered?

W162 VGN is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 May 2000.

Is W162 VGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for W162 VGN shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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