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W701 RYC

2000 Volvo S40

White Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

76,745 mi
Last recorded76,745 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW701 RYC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2014 76,745 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 72,973 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 68,173 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 63,060 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 63,057 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 May 2009 58,053 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 53,228 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 48,450 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2006 42,924 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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W701 RYC is a 2000 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 W701 RYC, 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 W701 RYC?

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What year was W701 RYC registered?

W701 RYC is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 May 2000.

Is W701 RYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W701 RYC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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