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W895 BAV

2000 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

94,090 mi
Last recorded94,090 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2013
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW895 BAV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2013 94,090 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2013 94,090 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 87,676 miles

rear discs slightly worn

Pass 15 Jun 2011 82,614 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 75,959 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 69,444 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 69,443 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 63,435 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 63,374 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 54,824 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 44,543 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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W895 BAV is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W895 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 W895 BAV registered?

W895 BAV is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 March 2000.

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