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W696 YER

2000 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

113,745 mi
Last recorded113,745 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2012
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW696 YER
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2012 113,745 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 113,745 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 107,340 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake pipes greased

Fail 29 Mar 2011 107,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake pipes greased

Pass 13 Mar 2010 100,968 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 96,273 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 91,528 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 87,101 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 83,510 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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W696 YER is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,783cc 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 W696 YER, 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 W696 YER registered?

W696 YER is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 April 2000.

Is W696 YER safe to buy?

The MOT history for W696 YER 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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