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W696 VLW

2000 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

110,839 mi
Last recorded110,839 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2015
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW696 VLW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2015 110,839 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 104,870 miles

front+rear discs pitted

Fail 26 Feb 2014 104,860 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Dropside cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front+rear discs pitted

Pass 21 Dec 2011 92,893 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 92,893 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 81,322 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 70,465 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 58,071 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 49,458 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 46,914 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 43,691 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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W696 VLW is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 W696 VLW, 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 W696 VLW registered?

W696 VLW is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 June 2000.

Is W696 VLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W696 VLW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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