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W969 HOB

2000 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

140,920 mi
Last recorded140,920 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2012
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW969 HOB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2012 140,920 miles

Fraying to o/s/f seatbelt

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

Fail 4 Sep 2012 140,920 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Fraying to o/s/f seatbelt

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 134,916 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 134,916 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 128,555 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 128,524 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Sep 2009 120,865 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 107,315 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007
Pass 10 Aug 2006 78,330 miles

inner front disc pads have approx 4-5mm of lining left

some damage to offside front wheel inner rim

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 HOB is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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W969 HOB is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 9 June 2000.

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