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W286 PRA

2000 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

54,089 mi
Last recorded54,089 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW286 PRA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 54,089 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front and rear to calipers (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Surface corrosion front and rear (6.1.A.1)

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread Front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 53,943 miles

general surface corroson / as listed below vehicle underside, brake hose ferrules, brake pipes , exhaust system ..

o/s/r tyre perishing and cracking ./

slight discoluration on front and rear no plates ./

Fail 28 Mar 2017 53,943 miles

Fuel pipe leaking fuel tank filler pipe (7.2.3)

general surface corroson / as listed below vehicle underside, brake hose ferrules, brake pipes , exhaust system ..

o/s/r tyre perishing and cracking ./

slight discoluration on front and rear no plates ./

Pass 29 Mar 2016 53,752 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Slight oil leak from oil seal on gaiter (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 51,720 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f side marker light unit inop

Pass 31 Mar 2014 49,258 miles

Engine fault warnimg on instoment panel but passed emission test

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 46,657 miles

n/s inner cv boot damp round driveshaft but no dirt ingress at this time, same with drop link on antirollbar front.both sides

Fail 27 Mar 2012 43,580 miles

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

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

N/S/F Side marker lamp broken but still working

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/F Head lamp adjuster broken but still was able to reajust light and lens not insurcure

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 43,580 miles

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

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

N/S/F Side marker lamp broken but still working

O/S/F Head lamp adjuster broken but still was able to reajust light and lens not insurcure

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 40,672 miles

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

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

Nail in front tyre

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 24 Mar 2010 37,561 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 37,561 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2009 34,184 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 34,184 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 31,448 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2008 31,447 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 30,185 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2007 30,185 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 26,277 miles

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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W286 PRA is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 W286 PRA, 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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W286 PRA is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 March 2000.

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