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W98 LFE

2000 Volvo S40

Beige Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

126,561 mi
Last recorded126,561 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW98 LFE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 126,561 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 126,558 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 121,588 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 121,579 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 113,494 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 100,746 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 10 Jun 2014 92,655 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 87,406 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 87,406 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 82,710 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 76,556 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 71,123 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 65,333 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 59,104 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 52,145 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 52,145 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 44,281 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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W98 LFE is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Beige with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 W98 LFE, 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 W98 LFE registered?

W98 LFE is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 July 2000.

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