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W566 SNG

2000 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

101,885 mi
Last recorded101,885 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2012
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW566 SNG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2012 101,885 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 101,863 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 94,951 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Feb 2011 94,581 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Mar 2010 89,264 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 89,264 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 82,784 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 82,772 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner 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)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 74,586 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2008 74,586 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 66,400 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 58,008 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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W566 SNG is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 W566 SNG, 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 W566 SNG registered?

W566 SNG is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 April 2000.

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