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W122 FON

2000 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,197 mi
Last recorded140,197 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW122 FON
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 140,197 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 135,614 miles

corrosion to rear flooring.

plastic covers fitted to outer body sills.

Pass 10 Jun 2015 127,624 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Jun 2015 127,624 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 117,723 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

corrosion to offside and nearside rear box section.

exhaust corroded at rear join.

fuel tank strap cooroded.

offside rear tyre, cracks in tyre tread.

plastic covers fitted to outer body sills.

Fail 12 Jun 2014 117,722 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

corrosion to offside and nearside rear box section.

engine noisey on idle.

exhaust corroded at rear join.

fuel tank strap cooroded.

offside rear tyre, cracks in tyre tread.

plastic covers fitted to outer body sills.

Pass 13 May 2013 109,953 miles

Front wiper split but still clearing screen

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2013 109,547 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Front wiper split but still clearing screen

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 97,892 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 80,161 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 67,279 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 58,051 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre showing signs of carcass deterioration

nearside Rear Tyre showing signs of carcass deterioration

Pass 23 Apr 2009 58,051 miles

Offside Rear Tyre showing signs of carcass deterioration

nearside Rear Tyre showing signs of carcass deterioration

Pass 16 Apr 2008 50,262 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 42,212 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 37,871 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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W122 FON is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W122 FON, 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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W122 FON is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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