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W913 OSO

2000 Volvo S40

Yellow Petrol 1855cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

135,257 mi
Last recorded135,257 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2012
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW913 OSO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,855cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2012 135,257 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 128,317 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 116,057 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 116,047 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2008 101,642 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 101,642 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 533,771 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 533,771 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 80,635 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 80,635 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Oct 2005 65,585 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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W913 OSO is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Yellow with a 1,855cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W913 OSO, 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 W913 OSO registered?

W913 OSO is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 March 2000.

Is W913 OSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W913 OSO shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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