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W872 BHJ

2000 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1855cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

75,115 mi
Last recorded75,115 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW872 BHJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,855cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 75,115 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 70,461 miles

all 4 direction indicators and offside side repeater are discoloured slightly

both front tyres are cracking on sidewall and shoulder

windscreen has small crack at the bottom outside of any zone

Pass 17 May 2016 68,649 miles

all 4 direction indicators are discoloured

Pass 14 May 2015 66,676 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 64,119 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 63,034 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 63,034 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 17 May 2012 62,178 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 595,540 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 58,350 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 58,350 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Pass 11 May 2009 53,589 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 49,277 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 42,891 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 36,120 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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W872 BHJ is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,855cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 W872 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 W872 BHJ registered?

W872 BHJ is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 May 2000.

Is W872 BHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W872 BHJ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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