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W691 RMR

2000 Volvo S40

Purple Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

181,855 mi
Last recorded181,855 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2012
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW691 RMR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2012 181,855 miles

service light on

Fail 21 Sep 2012 181,855 miles

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

service light on

Pass 26 Sep 2011 173,143 miles

A/C condensor breaking up

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

engine dip stick broken

Pass 8 Sep 2010 163,291 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 158,620 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 154,481 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 154,481 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 137,003 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

OS Mirror motor u/s, Some dash lights not working, service reminder light on, bonnet release cable broken, front exhaust heat shield missing.

Fail 20 Oct 2007 137,003 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

OS Mirror motor u/s, Some dash lights not working, service reminder light on, bonnet release cable broken, front exhaust heat shield missing.

Pass 26 May 2006 120,185 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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W691 RMR is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 1,588cc 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 W691 RMR, 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 W691 RMR registered?

W691 RMR is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 April 2000.

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