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W585 TFP

2000 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

84,092 mi
Last recorded84,092 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2014
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW585 TFP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2014 84,092 miles

surface rust on rear floor pans

Fail 16 Dec 2014 84,092 miles

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

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

surface rust on rear floor pans

Pass 30 Dec 2013 81,350 miles

surface rust on rear floor pan

Pass 10 Nov 2012 77,427 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 74,187 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 74,187 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

offside and nearside front tyres worn excessivly on edges

Pass 14 Jan 2011 59,339 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres outer side walls perished

Fail 12 Jan 2011 59,334 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres outer side walls perished

front brake discs lipped/worn

Pass 26 May 2010 57,453 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 57,453 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 54,141 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 50,663 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 50,663 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 46,411 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 46,411 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2006 41,990 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 41,990 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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W585 TFP is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 W585 TFP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W585 TFP registered?

W585 TFP is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 May 2000.

Is W585 TFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W585 TFP shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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