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W729 WTU

2000 Volvo S40

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

31,928 mi
Last recorded31,928 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2009
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW729 WTU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2009 31,928 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 88,474 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 88,469 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 81,345 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 74,933 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 68,914 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2005 53,758 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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W729 WTU is a 2000 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W729 WTU, 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 W729 WTU registered?

W729 WTU is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 14 March 2000.

Is W729 WTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W729 WTU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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