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W361 VKG

2000 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

109,086 mi
Last recorded109,086 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2011
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW361 VKG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2011 109,086 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 103,738 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 103,737 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 96,757 miles

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

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Pass 28 Apr 2008 87,028 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 76,519 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 67,492 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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W361 VKG is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 W361 VKG, 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 W361 VKG registered?

W361 VKG is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 May 2000.

Is W361 VKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W361 VKG shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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