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W969 CVY

2000 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

141,558 mi
Last recorded141,558 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW969 CVY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 141,558 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 132,533 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 121,517 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 111,903 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 102,067 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 92,739 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 92,739 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2011 84,527 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 76,386 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 69,288 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 60,970 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 54,793 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 54,793 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 48,527 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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W969 CVY is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 W969 CVY, 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 W969 CVY registered?

W969 CVY is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W969 CVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W969 CVY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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