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W715 DNW

2000 Volvo S40

Purple Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,569 mi
Last recorded75,569 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW715 DNW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2015 75,569 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2015 75,569 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 73,717 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 70,567 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 70,567 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 70,133 miles

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

nearside front bumper position light not working

Fail 2 Jan 2013 70,133 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front bumper position light not working

Pass 27 Jan 2010 67,533 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 67,533 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 27 Feb 2009 60,466 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 60,466 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 60,122 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 56,059 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 56,059 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 48,919 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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W715 DNW is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W715 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 W715 DNW registered?

W715 DNW is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 May 2000.

Is W715 DNW safe to buy?

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