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W959 HOB

2000 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,819 mi
Last recorded88,819 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2009
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW959 HOB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2009 88,819 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Jun 2009 88,810 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 65,914 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s rear tyre nail in tread

Pass 25 Apr 2008 65,904 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2007 60,037 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front pads lowish

o/s/r side light inop outer

Pass 23 Jul 2007 60,037 miles

front pads lowish

o/s/r side light inop outer

Pass 19 Jul 2006 54,105 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges. Advise wheel alignment check.

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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W959 HOB is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W959 HOB, 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 W959 HOB registered?

W959 HOB is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 April 2000.

Is W959 HOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W959 HOB shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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