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W749 WTU

2000 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,000 mi
Last recorded110,000 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW749 WTU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2013 110,000 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 94,776 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 85,021 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 84,826 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 82,220 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 82,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 73,635 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 67,331 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 60,404 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 52,719 miles

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

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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W749 WTU is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W749 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W749 WTU registered?

W749 WTU is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 April 2000.

Is W749 WTU safe to buy?

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