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W843 PWP

2000 Volvo S40

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

159,083 mi
Last recorded159,083 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW843 PWP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2016 159,083 miles

both front tyres and n/s/r wearing inner edge

Pass 25 Mar 2015 152,374 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 147,650 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 140,232 miles

front to rear steel brake pipes rusting

Pass 3 Mar 2012 132,638 miles

front to rear steel brake pipes rusting

Pass 12 Mar 2011 126,548 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 118,089 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 111,997 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2009 111,996 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 104,235 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 94,079 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 82,534 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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W843 PWP is a 2000 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 W843 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.

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What year was W843 PWP registered?

W843 PWP is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 April 2000.

Is W843 PWP safe to buy?

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