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W262 VGN

2000 Volvo S40

Yellow Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,509 mi
Last recorded123,509 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW262 VGN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2015 123,509 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 123,509 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 May 2014 118,518 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brake disc backing plates heavily corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 8 May 2013 114,295 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 98,746 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 97,780 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 85,020 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 85,020 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 76,904 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 69,605 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2008 69,605 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 60,835 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 50,384 miles
Pass 27 May 2005 38,707 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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W262 VGN is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Yellow with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W262 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.

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What year was W262 VGN registered?

W262 VGN is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W262 VGN safe to buy?

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