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W403 AAY

2000 Volvo S40

Gold Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,657 mi
Last recorded136,657 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2009
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW403 AAY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2009 136,657 miles

nsf and osf anti roll bar bushes and links sliight worn

nsf and osf shocker top bush slight play

Fail 4 Nov 2009 136,657 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nsf and osf anti roll bar bushes and links sliight worn

nsf and osf shocker top bush slight play

Pass 18 Aug 2008 130,393 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 126,166 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 122,913 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 122,913 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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W403 AAY is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Gold with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W403 AAY, 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 W403 AAY registered?

W403 AAY is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 March 2000.

Is W403 AAY safe to buy?

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