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W928 RCN

2000 Volvo S40

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,670 mi
Last recorded115,670 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2011
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW928 RCN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2011 115,670 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges? Under inflation?

Both rear tyres slight perrishing

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 115,670 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges? Under inflation?

Both rear tyres slight perrishing

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 103,371 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 103,371 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 90,511 miles

N/S/R SEAT BELT NOT TESTED AS CHILD SEAT FITTED

Pass 3 Apr 2008 80,890 miles

CUT IN N/S/R OUTER SIDEWALL OF TYRE

Fail 3 Apr 2008 80,890 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

CUT IN N/S/R OUTER SIDEWALL OF TYRE

Pass 15 Mar 2007 58,389 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 56,539 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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W928 RCN is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W928 RCN, 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 W928 RCN registered?

W928 RCN is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 June 2000.

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The MOT history for W928 RCN shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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