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W601 BRN

2000 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

109,107 mi
Last recorded109,107 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2015
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW601 BRN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2015 109,107 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 103,379 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 103,379 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 94,619 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 88,077 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 80,609 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 74,999 miles

flat spots on n/s/r tyre

flat spots on o/s/r tyre

Pass 25 Feb 2009 69,683 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 64,305 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Feb 2007 58,990 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 52,664 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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W601 BRN is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 W601 BRN, 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

How do I check the history of W601 BRN?

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What year was W601 BRN registered?

W601 BRN is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W601 BRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for W601 BRN shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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