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W203 YVE

2000 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

161,172 mi
Last recorded161,172 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2011
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW203 YVE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2011 161,172 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 154,630 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 146,286 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 146,283 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 136,079 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 128,222 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 117,477 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2005 112,079 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2005 112,079 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 YVE is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YVE, 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 YVE registered?

W203 YVE is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W203 YVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W203 YVE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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