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W716 VGN

2000 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2019
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

88,555 mi
Last recorded88,555 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW716 VGN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 88,555 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower swivel (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower swivel (2.2.C.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 69,242 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 52,317 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 36,921 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 31,321 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 29,517 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 27,530 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 25,534 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 23,871 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 22,155 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 20,982 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 20,982 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 18,816 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 16,759 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 46,759 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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W716 VGN is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 W716 VGN, 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 W716 VGN registered?

W716 VGN is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 April 2000.

Is W716 VGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for W716 VGN shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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