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W127 FON

2000 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

144,089 mi
Last recorded144,089 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW127 FON
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 144,089 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front side marker lamp cover missing

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak heavy oil leak from engine ()

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

no standard fuel cap fitted/strong smell f fuel but no leaks found

Fail 23 Jan 2018 144,089 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front side marker lamp cover missing

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak heavy oil leak from engine ()

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

Rear Electrical wiring inadequately supported tow bar (1.9.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

no standard fuel cap fitted/strong smell f fuel but no leaks found

Pass 9 Jan 2017 136,380 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front side light lense missing

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak engine ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front wipers detiriorated

fuel filter corroded

non standard fuel cap fitted

Fail 3 Jan 2017 136,255 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage side lamp unit (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front side light lense missing

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

Nearside Rear door unable to open from inside

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak engine ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front wipers detiriorated

fuel filter corroded

non standard fuel cap fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2016 127,145 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Temp petrol cap fitted

Fail 5 Jan 2016 127,144 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Temp petrol cap fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2015 119,136 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

brake fluid level low

front brake discs worn

front inner brake pads appear quite low

front to rear brake pipes corroded

nearside bottom of radiator out of mounting

nearside rear door central unlocking inoperative

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall splitting

offside number plate lamp dull

offside rear tyre low tread inner edge

parking brake has long travel

rear indicators & offside indicator repeater pale

rear track control arms bushes splitting

Fail 5 Jan 2015 119,136 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

brake fluid level low

front brake discs worn

front inner brake pads appear quite low

front to rear brake pipes corroded

nearside bottom of radiator out of mounting

nearside rear door central unlocking inoperative

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall splitting

offside number plate lamp dull

offside rear tyre low tread inner edge

parking brake has long travel

rear indicators & offside indicator repeater pale

rear track control arms bushes splitting

Pass 3 Jan 2014 110,643 miles

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

both rear brake pipes corroded

exhaust middle to back box flange corroded

n/s/f tyre has cuts in outter sidewall

o/s/r tyre sidewalls and tread badly cracked

Fail 3 Jan 2014 110,643 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

both rear brake pipes corroded

exhaust middle to back box flange corroded

n/s/f tyre has cuts in outter sidewall

o/s/r tyre sidewalls and tread badly cracked

Pass 5 Jan 2013 103,166 miles

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisey

n/s/r inner side light non-op

parking brake close to end of usefull travel

parking brake n/s 200 o/s 210 no locks may require attention or adjustment

rear indicators pale

Fail 4 Jan 2013 103,166 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisey

n/s/r inner side light non-op

parking brake close to end of usefull travel

rear indicators pale

Pass 10 Jan 2012 98,057 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 98,057 miles

Offside 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)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust heavily corroded

fuel filter corroded

offside front seat belt slight fraying

offside rear brake caliper faulty

rear end of front to offside rear,brake pipe corroded

rear indicators pale

Pass 7 Jan 2011 94,235 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

exhaust heavily corroded

front to offside rear brake pipe corroded

no oil on dipstick 1ltr added

offside front anti-roll bar link joint boot torn

parking brake has long travel

rear indicators & offside front indicator repeater pale

slight fraying to offside front seat belt

Pass 8 Jan 2010 90,486 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 90,455 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

oil leak

reqs 3 ltrs of oil

unable to check both rear seat belts due to they have child seats in

Pass 29 Dec 2008 86,440 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 86,440 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 82,163 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 78,758 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 72,100 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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W127 FON is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 W127 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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W127 FON is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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