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X185 PNW

2000 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

156,238 mi
Last recorded156,238 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX185 PNW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2015 156,238 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened o/side front (5.2.2a)

all metal brake pipes surface corrosion

Pass 23 Dec 2014 147,957 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 147,948 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 125,843 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 125,819 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Dec 2012 112,499 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 95,635 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 95,428 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 84,478 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Dec 2010 84,478 miles

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Nov 2009 76,865 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 67,860 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 64,843 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 58,894 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 51,745 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 51,745 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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X185 PNW is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 X185 PNW, 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

How do I check the history of X185 PNW?

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What year was X185 PNW registered?

X185 PNW is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 December 2000.

Is X185 PNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X185 PNW shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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