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W529 YEW

2000 Volvo S40

Gold Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,993 mi
Last recorded96,993 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2012
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW529 YEW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2012 96,993 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 96,913 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 9 Jun 2011 92,466 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 92,466 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 87,425 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 85,185 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 78,143 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 72,705 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 67,137 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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W529 YEW is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Gold with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W529 YEW, 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 W529 YEW registered?

W529 YEW is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 May 2000.

Is W529 YEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W529 YEW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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