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W117 BVP

2000 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

198,796 mi
Last recorded198,796 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2011
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW117 BVP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2011 198,796 miles

FRONT AND REAR DISCS MARKED AND CORRODED

N/S/F HEADLIGHT DAMAGED

O/S/F AND N/S/F BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

O/S/F TRACK ROD END LEAKING

O/S/R TYRE CRACKED ON INNER TYREWALL

O/S/R TYRE WORN ON EDGE

Fail 3 Jun 2011 198,796 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

FRONT AND REAR DISCS MARKED AND CORRODED

N/S/F HEADLIGHT DAMAGED

O/S/F AND N/S/F BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

O/S/F TRACK ROD END LEAKING

O/S/R TYRE CRACKED ON INNER TYREWALL

O/S/R TYRE WORN ON EDGE

Fail 22 Jun 2010 194,551 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

REAR BRAke discs worn/ scored/ pitted-front brake disc sworn (BRAKE EFFICIENCY NOT AFFECTED)

both front/ through inner wing metal brakepipes corroded

offside rear tyre under in-flated

stone chip damage to nearside front head lamp lens

Pass 22 Jun 2010 194,551 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

REAR BRAke discs worn/ scored/ pitted-front brake disc sworn (BRAKE EFFICIENCY NOT AFFECTED)

both front/ through inner wing metal brakepipes corroded

offside rear tyre under in-flated

stone chip damage to nearside front head lamp lens

Pass 27 May 2009 190,545 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 190,545 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 May 2008 178,288 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 156,302 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 136,267 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 May 2006 135,784 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

offside rear trailing arm link bushes splitting

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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W117 BVP is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W117 BVP, 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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W117 BVP is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 May 2000.

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