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W724 AFR

2000 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

110,805 mi
Last recorded110,805 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW724 AFR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2015 110,805 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 110,802 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2014 102,935 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 85,056 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 85,056 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Aug 2012 70,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside handbrake will need attention shortly

Pass 21 Aug 2012 70,324 miles

Offside handbrake will need attention shortly

Pass 8 Aug 2011 52,790 miles

o/s/r brake caliper sticking

Fail 5 Aug 2011 52,790 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/r brake caliper sticking

Pass 18 Aug 2010 50,491 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 46,832 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 43,797 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 40,846 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 37,917 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 33,314 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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W724 AFR 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 73.3%.

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 W724 AFR, 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

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What year was W724 AFR registered?

W724 AFR is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 March 2000.

Is W724 AFR safe to buy?

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