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W326 AFR

2000 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

149,428 mi
Last recorded149,428 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2011
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW326 AFR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2011 149,428 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2011 149,427 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 147,152 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 138,313 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 130,780 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2006 124,636 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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W326 AFR is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W326 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.

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What year was W326 AFR registered?

W326 AFR is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is W326 AFR safe to buy?

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