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W679 DNW

2000 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

76,898 mi
Last recorded76,898 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2012
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW679 DNW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2012 76,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Fail 8 Jun 2012 76,893 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Fail 12 Jul 2011 76,880 miles

Air bag light warning light on

Front & rear discs in slightly poor condition (Lack of use)

O/S/R tyre worn in inside edge

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 76,880 miles

Air bag light warning light on

Front & rear discs in slightly poor condition (Lack of use)

O/S/R tyre worn in inside edge

Pass 27 Jun 2009 75,467 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 75,467 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 70,308 miles

air bag light on

Pass 27 Jun 2007 67,267 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 63,488 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005 59,808 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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W679 DNW is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W679 DNW, 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 W679 DNW registered?

W679 DNW is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 May 2000.

Is W679 DNW safe to buy?

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