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W47 RNC

2000 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

74,041 mi
Last recorded74,041 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW47 RNC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 74,041 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 72,024 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 72,024 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 69,429 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 65,509 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 65,509 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 62,414 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 62,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 57,902 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 57,084 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 55,979 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 54,478 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 52,950 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 50,851 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 48,511 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 46,116 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 43,044 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 38,929 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 33,862 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 29,784 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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W47 RNC is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 W47 RNC, 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 W47 RNC registered?

W47 RNC is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W47 RNC safe to buy?

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