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W698 CJO

2000 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

163,729 mi
Last recorded163,729 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2014
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW698 CJO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2014 163,729 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 161,023 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 157,676 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Nov 2012 157,676 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 155,179 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 149,553 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 141,526 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2008 133,012 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 133,012 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 123,744 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 123,744 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2007 122,096 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 112,989 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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W698 CJO is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W698 CJO, 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 W698 CJO registered?

W698 CJO is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 4 July 2000.

Is W698 CJO safe to buy?

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