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W94 PBB

2000 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,921 mi
Last recorded129,921 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2015
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW94 PBB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2015 129,921 miles

advise both sides main front to rear metal brake pipes corrosion forming

Pass 20 Feb 2014 125,658 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 125,658 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Feb 2013 120,139 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 120,139 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 113,676 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 107,144 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 99,313 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 90,349 miles

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

Nearside front tyre sidewall nicked

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 80,974 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 71,198 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 61,387 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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W94 PBB is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W94 PBB, 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 W94 PBB registered?

W94 PBB is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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The MOT history for W94 PBB shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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