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W186 SPW

2000 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,813 mi
Last recorded68,813 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2013
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW186 SPW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2013 68,813 miles

All brake pipes are starting to corrode

n/s/f indicator damaged

Pass 25 Jun 2012 62,748 miles

HEAT EXCHANGER PIPE DETEORATED

Fail 25 Jun 2012 62,748 miles

HEAT EXCHANGER PIPE DETEORATED

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 54,943 miles

both rear tyres are slightly perrishing

Pass 25 Jun 2010 47,455 miles

front tyres getting low

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 26 Jun 2009 41,714 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 39,944 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 39,048 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 36,544 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

unable to check brake pads

Fail 21 Jun 2006 36,544 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

unable to check brake pads

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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W186 SPW is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W186 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W186 SPW registered?

W186 SPW is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W186 SPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W186 SPW shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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