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W178 AER

2000 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,398 mi
Last recorded61,398 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW178 AER
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 61,398 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 61,398 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 59,487 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 54,625 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 49,258 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 43,542 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 43,029 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2011 43,029 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2010 41,711 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 37,663 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2008 33,456 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 33,449 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2007 29,253 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 24,983 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 24,983 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

l/h screen wiper blade split at end

screen washer jets partially blocked

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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W178 AER is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W178 AER, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W178 AER registered?

W178 AER is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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