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W614 RVV

2000 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,385 mi
Last recorded147,385 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW614 RVV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2014 147,385 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front wipers slightly deteriorated

brake pedal anti slip device slightly deteriorated

engine noisy

Pass 4 Jan 2013 126,172 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal anti slip device slightly deteriorated

Fail 4 Jan 2013 126,147 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pedal anti slip device slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Jan 2012 105,643 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 6 Jan 2012 105,512 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all tyres wearing unevenly

oil level low

Pass 8 Jan 2011 92,431 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 86,230 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 81,109 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 81,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 77,350 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 73,736 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 69,230 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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W614 RVV is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W614 RVV, 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 W614 RVV registered?

W614 RVV is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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