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W783 PWP

2000 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

82,071 mi
Last recorded82,071 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW783 PWP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2016 82,071 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 75,143 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 75,143 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 72,509 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 72,503 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 69,621 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 69,621 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 64,394 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 64,394 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 58,858 miles

rear pads low

Pass 23 Mar 2010 51,271 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 47,679 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 47,679 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 44,372 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 44,372 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 13 Mar 2007 41,590 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 41,590 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 36,893 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 36,893 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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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W783 PWP is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W783 PWP, 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 W783 PWP registered?

W783 PWP is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 17 March 2000.

Is W783 PWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W783 PWP shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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