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W871 HJW

2000 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

54,783 mi
Last recorded54,783 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2012
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW871 HJW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2012 54,783 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 53,007 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 53,007 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 20 Nov 2010 46,323 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 46,323 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 39,138 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 38,627 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 38,158 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 38,158 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 37,703 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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W871 HJW is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,948cc 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 W871 HJW, 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 W871 HJW registered?

W871 HJW is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 June 2000.

Is W871 HJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W871 HJW shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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