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W428 SYB

2000 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

89,802 mi
Last recorded89,802 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2013
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW428 SYB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2013 89,802 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/f drive shaft gaiter worn

Fail 20 Sep 2013 89,701 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

n/s/f drive shaft gaiter worn

Pass 26 Sep 2012 79,939 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2012 79,939 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 75,525 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 75,525 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

front brake discs below volvo's minimum spec

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2010 69,916 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 69,916 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 63,421 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 57,809 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 51,854 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 43,276 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 34,528 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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W428 SYB is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W428 SYB, 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 W428 SYB registered?

W428 SYB is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W428 SYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W428 SYB shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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