MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,026 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
exhaust corroded but not laeking
sills covers fitted not allowing full inspection
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
exhaust corroded but not laeking
sills covers fitted not allowing full inspection
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
light switch faulty
o/s/r brake pipe previously greased
rear lower control arms outer bushes separating/weakening
slight play in n/s/r anti roll bar mounting bush
wear to front discs
wear to rear upper control arms inner bushes
windscreen chipped
n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge=
small chip to front windscreen
some perishing/separating to rear lower control arms outer bushes
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge=
small chip to front windscreen
some perishing/separating to rear lower control arms outer bushes
o/s inner driveshaft boot split
rear lower control arms outer bushes separating/getting weak
rear upper control arms inner bushes separating/getting weak
very slight front brake judder
o/s/f brake judder - MOT boarder line
rear lower control arms outer bushes slightly separating
slight exhaust rattle middle box
lower controll arms outer bushes starting to deteriorate
slight front brake judder
front tyres approaching luimit
nearside wiper starting to split
rear lower controll arms outer bushes starting to seperate
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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W149 YTM is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 W149 YTM, 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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W149 YTM is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 March 2000.
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