MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,581 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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NSR tyre cracking but no cords exposed
Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
centre and rear sections of exhaust joint flanges corroding
n/s/r tyre tread depth getting low at 3mm
rear number plate starting to dis-colour
Fuel filter not secured to support bracket.
Rear exhaust jointing flange corroded.
Rear suspension link arm bushes starting to perish.
both front tyres getting low tread
n/s/r brake pads getting low
rear number plate starting to dis-colour
rear trailing arm tie bar rubber bushes starting to de-lamanate
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W471 VGN is a 2000 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 W471 VGN, 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 W471 VGN registered?
W471 VGN is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2000.
Is W471 VGN safe to buy?
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