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W894 BAV

2000 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

118,722 mi
Last recorded118,722 miles
Recorded on8 May 2015
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW894 BAV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 8 May 2015 118,722 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 116,373 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 114,222 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 May 2012 111,793 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 108,834 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 105,614 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 102,062 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 99,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 81,270 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake light bulb replaced.

Pass 7 Apr 2006 68,273 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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W894 BAV is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 W894 BAV, 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 W894 BAV registered?

W894 BAV is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 April 2000.

Is W894 BAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W894 BAV shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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