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W859 BHJ

2000 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

47,914 mi
Last recorded47,914 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2012
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW859 BHJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2012 47,914 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside slight body damage

Fail 6 Mar 2012 47,914 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

nearside slight body damage

Pass 7 Mar 2011 45,937 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 45,937 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 42,300 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 40,644 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 38,516 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 36,396 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 36,396 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 33,329 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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W859 BHJ is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W859 BHJ, 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 W859 BHJ registered?

W859 BHJ is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W859 BHJ safe to buy?

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