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W203 LFW

2000 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

102,906 mi
Last recorded102,906 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW203 LFW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 102,906 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nearside front shock absorber top mount slightly rough

slight surface corrosion under vehicle on body, suspension components and brake pipes

Fail 30 May 2017 102,096 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nearside front shock absorber top mount slightly rough

slight surface corrosion under vehicle on body, suspension components and brake pipes

Pass 6 May 2016 97,317 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 94,986 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 30 May 2014 91,523 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 30 May 2014 91,523 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 May 2013 88,020 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 29 May 2012 84,743 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 80,484 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 74,097 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 69,249 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 63,906 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 58,416 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 51,992 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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W203 LFW is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 W203 LFW, 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 W203 LFW registered?

W203 LFW is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 July 2000.

Is W203 LFW safe to buy?

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