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W195 PRG

2000 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2015
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

121,335 mi
Last recorded121,335 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2014
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW195 PRG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2014 121,335 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 111,669 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Nov 2013 111,660 miles

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)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 110,657 miles

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)

both headlamps faded

Pass 21 Jul 2011 108,239 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 106,074 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 104,795 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 104,777 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 104,777 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 99,057 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise n/s front brake binding slightly

advise steering wheel slighbtly damaged

Fail 21 Jun 2008 99,029 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

advise n/s front brake binding slightly

advise steering wheel slighbtly damaged

Pass 19 Jun 2007 90,422 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 78,467 miles

rear o/s and n/s tyres just legal 1.6 mm

Pass 8 Jul 2005 62,123 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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W195 PRG is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 W195 PRG, 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 W195 PRG registered?

W195 PRG is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 4 May 2000.

Is W195 PRG safe to buy?

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