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W281 AFR

2000 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

46,310 mi
Last recorded46,310 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2014
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW281 AFR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2014 46,310 miles

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

nearside front indicator lens broken - not showing white light

poor beam pattern - n/s headlight

Fail 10 Oct 2014 46,310 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

nearside front indicator lens broken - not showing white light

poor beam pattern - n/s headlight

Pass 11 Oct 2013 45,179 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 42,271 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 39,083 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 39,083 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 35,783 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 30,703 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 30,703 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 27,028 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 23,694 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 23,694 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 21,971 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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W281 AFR is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W281 AFR, 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 W281 AFR registered?

W281 AFR is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 March 2000.

Is W281 AFR safe to buy?

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