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W795 AFR

2000 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

48,504 mi
Last recorded48,504 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2013
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW795 AFR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2013 48,504 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 20 May 2013 48,112 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 38,968 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 31,248 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 31,247 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2010 30,028 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 30,028 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 May 2009 28,279 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2009 28,279 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 26,225 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 26,225 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 May 2007 24,229 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 21,887 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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W795 AFR is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W795 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 W795 AFR registered?

W795 AFR is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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