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V623 DAO

2000 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

81,303 mi
Last recorded81,303 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV623 DAO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022 81,303 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 81,303 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 79,959 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 79,239 miles

Offside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 78,454 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 77,752 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 77,752 miles

Brake performance not tested brake pipes may burst (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2017 76,053 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 76,053 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 74,203 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 72,126 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 72,126 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 70,219 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 68,420 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 67,298 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 67,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 65,651 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 64,707 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 64,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2009 63,959 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 63,959 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 63,016 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 60,588 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 58,719 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre outer wall cracked.

Pass 27 Nov 2006 58,719 miles

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

offside rear tyre outer wall cracked.

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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V623 DAO is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 V623 DAO, 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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V623 DAO is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 January 2000.

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