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W794 AFR

2000 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,766 mi
Last recorded51,766 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2010
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW794 AFR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2010 51,766 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside rear brake discscored

x2

Pass 16 Sep 2009 37,415 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 37,415 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 37,198 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 37,198 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2008 34,285 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 31,024 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 31,024 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 27,696 miles

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

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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W794 AFR is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 W794 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.

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What year was W794 AFR registered?

W794 AFR is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W794 AFR safe to buy?

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