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W708 SBL

2000 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,374 mi
Last recorded101,374 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2009
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW708 SBL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2009 101,374 miles

Oil leak

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

offside rear tyre slightly distorted

Pass 10 Aug 2007 85,512 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 85,512 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 60,212 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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W708 SBL is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W708 SBL, 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 W708 SBL registered?

W708 SBL is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 March 2000.

Is W708 SBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W708 SBL shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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