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W961 HGV

2000 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

92,946 mi
Last recorded92,946 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW961 HGV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2014 92,946 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 76,705 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 66,119 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 65,152 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 61,839 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

front wipers slightly smeary

o/s/f headlamp aim pattern is about to completely fade

Fail 15 Mar 2010 61,839 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

front wipers slightly smeary

o/s/f headlamp aim pattern is about to completely fade

Pass 23 Mar 2009 56,883 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 52,929 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 52,921 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 45,951 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 41,212 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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W961 HGV is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,588cc 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 W961 HGV, 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 W961 HGV registered?

W961 HGV is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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