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W968 PTY

2000 Volvo S40

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,233 mi
Last recorded69,233 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2013
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW968 PTY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2013 69,233 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 61,959 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 61,949 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2010 48,749 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2010 48,749 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 46,447 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 46,447 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 43,809 miles

N/S/R TYRE POOR CONDITION SIDEWALL

Pass 6 Aug 2007 37,811 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 33,730 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2005 31,406 miles

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

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

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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W968 PTY is a 2000 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W968 PTY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W968 PTY registered?

W968 PTY is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 July 2000.

Is W968 PTY safe to buy?

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