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W191 NHB

2000 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

99,895 mi
Last recorded99,895 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW191 NHB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 99,895 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S + O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S + O/S (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear DISC DUST COVER CORRODED

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S + O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S + O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 99,895 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect N/S + O/S (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S + O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S + O/S (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear DISC DUST COVER CORRODED

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S + O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S + O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 76,625 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material alongside fuel tank - borderline (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 76,625 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material alongside fuel tank - borderline (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 76,222 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 75,747 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 75,747 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 75,259 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 74,715 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 74,715 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 74,314 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 73,638 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 73,092 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 72,675 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 71,973 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 71,412 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 71,412 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 18 Jun 2010 70,902 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2010 70,902 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2009 70,090 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

outer sill covers fittted

Pass 28 Aug 2008 68,568 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2007 66,199 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2006 61,804 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

outer sill covers fitted

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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W191 NHB is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 W191 NHB, 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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W191 NHB is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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