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W184 AFR

2000 Volvo S40

Purple Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,183 mi
Last recorded135,183 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW184 AFR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 135,183 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 133,993 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 131,918 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 127,148 miles

Both front track rod end rubbers slightly derteriated

Fail 7 Apr 2014 127,148 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both front track rod end rubbers slightly derteriated

Pass 12 Apr 2013 111,603 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 111,544 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 107,453 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 107,447 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 103,393 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 103,248 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 99,361 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 99,358 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 91,981 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 85,238 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 80,919 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 74,138 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 74,138 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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W184 AFR is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W184 AFR, 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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W184 AFR is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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