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J100 JVW

2000 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,582 mi
Last recorded65,582 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ100 JVW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 65,582 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 65,573 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front head lamp reflector worn

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Apr 2016 65,202 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 May 2015 64,409 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 6 May 2015 64,409 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 62,766 miles

Crack in windscreen within swept area but not obscuring drivers view of the road

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 60,553 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 60,553 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2012 58,314 miles

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 58,314 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 56,845 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 54,720 miles

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

both f/tyres have sidewall cracking

Pass 13 Jul 2009 52,227 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 46,861 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 44,150 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 44,150 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 40,618 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 40,618 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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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J100 JVW is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J100 JVW, 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.

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J100 JVW is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 17 March 2000.

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