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W796 AFR

2000 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

117,242 mi
Last recorded117,242 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW796 AFR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2013 117,242 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2013 117,242 miles

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 109,660 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 109,660 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 101,273 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 91,266 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 79,050 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 67,007 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 56,060 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 52,248 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 46,043 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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W796 AFR is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 W796 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 W796 AFR registered?

W796 AFR is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W796 AFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W796 AFR shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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