CarVerify

Free Car Check

W189 VGN

2000 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1588cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

60,695 mi
Last recorded60,695 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2008
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationW189 VGN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2008 60,695 miles

n/s front tyre getting close to limit

slight bind n/s front brake

Fail 4 Jan 2008 60,695 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight bind n/s front brake

n/s front tyre getting close to limit

Pass 6 Dec 2006 53,477 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 44,567 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2005 44,567 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
Full Volvo S40 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

W189 VGN is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W189 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 W189 VGN?

You can check the full history of W189 VGN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was W189 VGN registered?

W189 VGN is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W189 VGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for W189 VGN shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W189 VGN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on W189 VGN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.