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W184 OSP

2000 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

153,762 mi
Last recorded153,762 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW184 OSP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2012 153,762 miles

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

exhaust corroded

front inner wheel arches damaged

front to rear brake pipes corroded

fuel pipe clips very corroded

rear arches corroded

rear brake pipes low

sills corroded

tail pipe joint very corroded and one bolt missing

tyre size 195/55/15

Fail 27 Aug 2012 153,762 miles

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

exhaust corroded

front inner wheel arches damaged

front to rear brake pipes corroded

fuel pipe clips very corroded

rear arches corroded

rear brake pipes low

sills corroded

tail pipe joint very corroded and one bolt missing

tyre size 195/55/15

Pass 30 Aug 2011 150,051 miles

battery insecure

front discs worn

offside front drop link gaitor torn

offside front inner wheel arch damaged

rear pads low

rear upper suspension arm bushes starting to perish

tyre size 195/55/15

Fail 24 Aug 2011 150,002 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

battery insecure

front discs worn

offside front drop link gaitor torn

offside front inner wheel arch damaged

rear pads low

rear upper suspension arm bushes starting to perish

tyre size 195/55/15

Pass 30 Aug 2010 146,328 miles

aerial missing

brake pipes corroded and sealed - advise sealer to be removed to check corrosion

exhaust badly corroded

o/s/f headlamp aim just in

tyre sizes - 195/55r15

Fail 30 Aug 2010 146,327 miles

Nearside Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f headlamp aim just in

tyre sizes - 195/55r15

aerial missing

brake pipes corroded and sealed - advise sealer to be removed to check corrosion

exhaust badly corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2009 143,809 miles

damage to offside wheel arch inner

exhaust corroded

front pads getting low

front to rear brake pipes corroded

handbrake cable gaitors torn

inner pads hard to see

offside handbrake cable not sitting on stop

positive battery terminal/wire very hot.recommend repair

rear handbrake cable gaitors torn

Fail 4 Sep 2009 143,809 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

damage to offside wheel arch inner

exhaust corroded

front pads getting low

front to rear brake pipes corroded

handbrake cable gaitors torn

inner pads hard to see

offside handbrake cable not sitting on stop

positive battery terminal/wire very hot.recommend repair

rear handbrake cable gaitors torn

Pass 30 Aug 2008 138,602 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 138,601 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2007 132,927 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 122,568 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 121,936 miles

Offside Front Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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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W184 OSP is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 W184 OSP, 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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What year was W184 OSP registered?

W184 OSP is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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