MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,075 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
front + rear brake discs in poor condition + pads thin
front to rear brake pipes corroding + rear pipes
some play in o/s track rod end
both front to rear brake pipes heavily corroded
both rear tyres cut on inner sidewalls nearly through to inner cords
chunks out of n/s/f tyre outer sidewall nearly through to inner cords
front brakes out of balance
o/s steering rack boot heavily perished
play in both front link pins
poor beam images
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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
exhaust corroding
front brake discs ridged
front brakes out of balance
front to rear brake pipes heavily corroded
o/s steering rack boot heavily perished
o/s/r tyre going bald on inner edge + close to limit + heavily perished nearly through to inner cords
play in n/s/f link pin
slight damage to o/s/f + n/s/r wheels
slight play o/s/f link pin
both front outer c.v. boots heavily perished
both steering rack boots heavily perished
exhaust leak rear section
front brake discs ridged
front to rear brake pipes corroding
o/s/r tyre wearing on edges + close to limit + heavily perished on inner sidewall
outer sills covered
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
front brake discs ridged
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
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W178 PNU is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Yellow with a 1,948cc 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 PNU, 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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W178 PNU is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 April 2000.
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