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X189 PNW

2000 Volvo S40

Purple Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2015
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

104,939 mi
Last recorded104,939 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2014
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX189 PNW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2014 104,939 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 95,728 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 95,728 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 3 Dec 2012 87,326 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

battery insucure

Pass 3 Dec 2012 87,326 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

battery insucure

Pass 1 Dec 2011 80,800 miles

offside rear brake disc pitted & scored

Fail 30 Nov 2011 80,797 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

offside rear brake disc pitted & scored

Pass 16 Nov 2010 78,756 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 73,634 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 69,359 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 62,687 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 62,689 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 56,393 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 47,708 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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X189 PNW is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 X189 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 X189 PNW?

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What year was X189 PNW registered?

X189 PNW is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 17 November 2000.

Is X189 PNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X189 PNW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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