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W72 BOV

2000 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

115,397 mi
Last recorded115,397 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2009
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW72 BOV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2009 115,397 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 115,397 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 106,971 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 106,971 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 105,091 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 102,124 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 102,123 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 98,174 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 98,174 miles

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

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

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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W72 BOV is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 W72 BOV, 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 W72 BOV registered?

W72 BOV is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 May 2000.

Is W72 BOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W72 BOV shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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