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W143 YJE

2000 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2020
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

191,129 mi
Last recorded191,129 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW143 YJE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 191,129 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nearside & offside top arm bushes are split

offside rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

Fail 8 May 2019 191,129 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nearside & offside top arm bushes are split

offside rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 9 May 2018 178,531 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine management light is on

nearside light lens is broken

Fail 9 May 2018 178,531 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine management light is on

nearside light lens is broken

Pass 6 May 2017 165,396 miles

Both front indicators slightly discoloured

Nearside number plate light is dim

Fail 6 May 2017 165,396 miles

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

Both front indicators slightly discoloured

Nearside front tyre worn BADLY inner & outer edges

Nearside number plate light is dim

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

Offside front tyre worn VERY BADLY inner & outer edges

Pass 7 May 2016 152,727 miles

Nearside number plate light is dim

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 May 2016 152,727 miles

Nearside number plate light is dim

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 139,615 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

offside rear tyre is badly worn on the inner edge

Fail 18 Apr 2015 139,615 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

near side rear brak discs is BADLY corroded

offside rear tyre is badly worn on the inner edge

Fail 12 Apr 2014 126,929 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

chips in the windscreen

rear brake discs are BADLY corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2014 126,929 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

chips in the windscreen

rear brake discs are BADLY corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2013 115,556 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 115,556 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre is out of shape

Pass 3 Mar 2012 103,044 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

off side front tyre is worn on the inner edge

off side rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

Fail 28 Feb 2012 103,044 miles

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

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 Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

off side front tyre is worn on the inner edge

off side rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 25 Feb 2011 90,745 miles

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

o/s/r top tie bar bush is split

Fail 25 Feb 2011 90,745 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

o/s/r top tie bar bush is split

Pass 5 Feb 2010 83,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 5 Feb 2010 83,564 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2009 80,448 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/r tyre is worn on outer edge

o/s/f lower bull joint dust cover is split

rear number plate is water marked

Pass 20 Feb 2009 80,448 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

n/s/r tyre is worn on outer edge

o/s/f lower bull joint dust cover is split

rear number plate is water marked

Pass 27 Feb 2008 72,995 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 72,995 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 65,297 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 65,297 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 18 Mar 2006 60,490 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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W143 YJE is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

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 W143 YJE, 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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W143 YJE is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 14 August 2000.

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