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W957 PPB

2000 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

137,425 mi
Last recorded137,425 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW957 PPB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2014 137,425 miles

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

steering / suspension has slight play

Pass 7 Mar 2013 127,560 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 127,558 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 122,128 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 113,263 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 100,781 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 90,396 miles

nsr outer sidelight n/w

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

Fail 10 Mar 2009 90,396 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

nsr outer sidelight n/w

Pass 11 Mar 2008 77,630 miles

Offside Rear front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

very little reserve handbrake travel

Pass 13 Mar 2007 67,145 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 57,802 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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W957 PPB is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 W957 PPB, 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 W957 PPB registered?

W957 PPB is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 April 2000.

Is W957 PPB safe to buy?

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