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W285 OKY

2000 Volvo S40

Gold Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

110,997 mi
Last recorded110,997 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW285 OKY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 110,997 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 108,796 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 106,369 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 103,981 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2013 101,410 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 May 2012 98,963 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 May 2011 96,714 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 96,712 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 13 May 2010 94,005 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 90,427 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 90,398 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 87,600 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 85,819 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 85,819 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 80,399 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 76,401 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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W285 OKY is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Gold with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 W285 OKY, 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 W285 OKY registered?

W285 OKY is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 July 2000.

Is W285 OKY safe to buy?

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