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W47 VGO

2000 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

102,208 mi
Last recorded102,208 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2013 102,208 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 102,208 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 100,073 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 100,073 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Jun 2011 97,092 miles

o/s and n/s waser jets have one jet blocked

Fail 14 Jun 2011 97,092 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

o/s and n/s waser jets have one jet blocked

Pass 18 Jun 2010 92,451 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 92,451 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 88,360 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 88,360 miles

Brake pedal fouling on other parts of the vehicle (3.3.A.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 84,624 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 84,623 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 79,873 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 79,466 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 77,889 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 77,889 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

light switch not a positive action

nearside rear tyre has been run flat

Pass 4 Mar 2006 70,139 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 VGO is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 W47 VGO, 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 VGO registered?

W47 VGO is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 3 March 2000.

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