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W189 PRG

2000 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

96,903 mi
Last recorded96,903 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW189 PRG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 96,903 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pedal has slight travel

Fail 17 Jan 2015 88,602 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 88,602 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 79,947 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 73,613 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 67,256 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 60,795 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 52,757 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 45,624 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 44,006 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 41,252 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 36,991 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)

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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W189 PRG is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 W189 PRG, 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 W189 PRG registered?

W189 PRG is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W189 PRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W189 PRG shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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