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W349 CFR

2000 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

80,900 mi
Last recorded80,900 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW349 CFR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2016 80,900 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 80,900 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2014 73,912 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 65,333 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2013 65,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 60,104 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 58,976 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tread poss puncture+minor prtishing

Pass 30 Jul 2010 57,316 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 55,166 miles

air-bag light on

o/s/r tyre tread minor perishing

Pass 31 Jul 2008 53,531 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2007 49,660 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 49,660 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 46,109 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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W349 CFR is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 W349 CFR, 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 W349 CFR registered?

W349 CFR is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 July 2000.

Is W349 CFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W349 CFR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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