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W702 VLW

2000 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,535 mi
Last recorded79,535 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2015
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW702 VLW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2015 79,535 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2015 79,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 25 Jul 2014 74,662 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 74,662 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 69,457 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 69,457 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 63,833 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 Jul 2012 63,779 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 58,221 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 52,704 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 52,704 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 46,344 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 38,639 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 30,784 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jul 2006 21,778 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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W702 VLW is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W702 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 W702 VLW registered?

W702 VLW is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W702 VLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W702 VLW shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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