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W174 RSG

2000 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2016
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

129,296 mi
Last recorded129,296 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW174 RSG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 16 Apr 2015 129,296 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 107,096 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 89,798 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 73,206 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 63,628 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 42,687 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 48,781 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 37,575 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 34,448 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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W174 RSG is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 W174 RSG, 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 W174 RSG registered?

W174 RSG is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 June 2000.

Is W174 RSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W174 RSG shows 9 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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