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ExpiredMileage
103,521 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nail in nearside rear tyre
both rear anti roll bar rubber perished
cover sills fitted
slight blow to rear exhaust joint
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
both rear anti roll bar rubber perished
cover sills fitted
slight blow to rear exhaust joint
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
sill covers fitted
wiper linkage worn
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside 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)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
sill covers fitted
wiper linkage worn
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
parts of exhaust system corroded
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
parts of exhaust system corroded
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both rear brake discs deteriorated/worn
offside front SIDE lamp lens missing (marker lamP )
Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
both rear brake discs deteriorated/worn
offside front SIDE lamp lens missing (marker lamP )
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both rear brake discs corroded on edges
o/s rear disc slightly rusty on edges
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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V483 OJW is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 V483 OJW, 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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V483 OJW is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 January 2000.
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