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W264 VAF

2000 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

92,951 mi
Last recorded92,951 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2020
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW264 VAF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2020 92,951 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 91,846 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 90,561 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 88,872 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 87,329 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 85,557 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2015 85,557 miles

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

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 Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 83,342 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 80,601 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 77,867 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 74,641 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 70,271 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 65,769 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 60,298 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 54,131 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 46,906 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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W264 VAF is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 W264 VAF, 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 W264 VAF registered?

W264 VAF is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 March 2000.

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The MOT history for W264 VAF shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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