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W817 AEG

2000 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,724 mi
Last recorded78,724 miles
Recorded on15 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW817 AEG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2013 78,724 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 70,265 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 70,262 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 May 2011 62,870 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 55,435 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 46,846 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 May 2009 46,846 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 May 2008 39,719 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 31,798 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 23,661 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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W817 AEG is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W817 AEG, 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 W817 AEG registered?

W817 AEG is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 6 June 2000.

Is W817 AEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W817 AEG shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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