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W174 RNL

2000 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

117,385 mi
Last recorded117,385 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW174 RNL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 117,385 miles

Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected Both rear back plates corroded and holed (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

washer bottle top missing

Fail 16 Apr 2019 117,385 miles

Exhaust system insecure Centre rubber mount broken and rear one excessively perished (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected Both rear back plates corroded and holed (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside headlight beam pattern poor

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

washer bottle top missing

Pass 20 Apr 2018 313,582 miles

Nearside headlamp has poor beam pattern

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front tyre cut has been glued outer wall

Offside headlamp has poor beam pattern

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

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

both rear lower engine mount bushes deteriorated

Pass 26 Apr 2017 291,946 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2017 291,946 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 May 2016 271,714 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexihose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wearing on outer edge

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

Fail 11 May 2016 271,714 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexihose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wearing on outer edge

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

Pass 11 May 2015 247,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 May 2015 247,305 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 May 2014 221,597 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 194,217 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 23 Apr 2013 194,217 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 May 2012 171,732 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r inner sidelight not working

Fail 9 May 2011 142,160 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 142,160 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 124,153 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

uneven tyre wear on n/s/r tyre,tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 22 Apr 2009 106,611 miles

petrol tank straps are corodded slightly

Fail 22 Apr 2009 106,611 miles

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

petrol tank straps are corodded slightly

Pass 22 Apr 2008 86,326 miles

offside and nearside rear track control arm bushes are worn slightly

Pass 23 Apr 2007 66,354 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 66,354 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 5 May 2006 46,433 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 46,427 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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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W174 RNL is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 W174 RNL, 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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W174 RNL is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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