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W79 RNC

2000 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

59,068 mi
Last recorded59,068 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2022
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW79 RNC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2022 59,068 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2022 59,068 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 57,659 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 56,517 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 53,561 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 48,519 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 47,280 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 47,280 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 43,552 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 41,276 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 41,276 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 May 2014 39,088 miles

both front top shock mounts/bearings noisy.

front plate cracked.

o/s/f brake pipe corroded.

o/s/f wheel binding.

stickers in swept area, not affecting drivers view.

Pass 24 May 2013 36,255 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 34,127 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 34,127 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 32,032 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 30,742 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 30,742 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 28,439 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 25,669 miles

advise front & rear no plates

Pass 25 Jun 2007 22,735 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 20,404 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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W79 RNC is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 W79 RNC, 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 W79 RNC registered?

W79 RNC is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 July 2000.

Is W79 RNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W79 RNC shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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