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W282 WDL

2000 Volvo S40

Yellow Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

58,791 mi
Last recorded58,791 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW282 WDL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 58,791 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 44,403 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 36,437 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre worn slightly unevenly

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre worn slightly unevenly

service brake pedal travel close to limit

Pass 18 Apr 2016 29,070 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 28,893 miles

advise condition of offside front suspension strut, top mount,, recommend check

advise, suspect slight noise from clutch release bearing

Fail 24 Feb 2014 28,893 miles

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

advise condition of offside front suspension strut, top mount,, recommend check

advise, suspect slight noise from clutch release bearing

Pass 18 Feb 2013 28,258 miles

suspect noise from clutch release bearing

Pass 22 Feb 2012 26,661 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 26,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 24,893 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 23,005 miles

Rear no plate showing signs of deteriorating.

Pass 25 Feb 2009 20,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

advise rear number plate is starting to deteriorate and may soon need replacing

one bulb not working in nearside rear sidelight

slight noise from coil springs on front suspension when turning

washer jet faulty on offside but enough water still getting on screen

Pass 28 Feb 2008 18,441 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 16,819 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 15,744 miles

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

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

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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W282 WDL 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 86.7%.

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 W282 WDL, 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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W282 WDL is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 March 2000.

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