MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,422 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ns and os: slightly (2.4.G.2)
Front coil spring corroded both ns and os (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slightly stiff upper support bearing assembly
Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all ns and os: slightly (2.4.G.2)
Rear coil spring corroded both ns and os (2.4.C.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
light corrosion to some underbody components and panels
registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread BOTH front and rear (6.3.1d)
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BOTH front and rear (6.3.1d)
sill guards / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W172 RRP is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 W172 RRP, 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 W172 RRP registered?
W172 RRP is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 May 2000.
Is W172 RRP safe to buy?
The MOT history for W172 RRP shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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