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W185 SPW

2000 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

39,108 mi
Last recorded39,108 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2011
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW185 SPW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2011 39,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine management light on.nearside front brake binding very slightly.

Pass 8 Feb 2011 39,108 miles

engine management light on.nearside front brake binding very slightly.

Pass 16 Feb 2010 34,053 miles

Sidewall damage evident to all four tyres.

Some corrosion evident to all four brake discs.

Pass 17 Apr 2008 33,714 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 33,714 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 33,067 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 33,065 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 29,148 miles

front number plate starting to distort

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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W185 SPW is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 W185 SPW, 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 W185 SPW registered?

W185 SPW is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W185 SPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W185 SPW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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