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W312 HOB

2000 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

59,815 mi
Last recorded59,815 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW312 HOB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2017 59,815 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre showing age related cracks

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 56,805 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Jul 2016 56,784 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) not working both side rear (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 53,353 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 50,359 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 8 Aug 2014 50,359 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 43,610 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 36,558 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 36,558 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 28,997 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 28,997 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 27,808 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 25,980 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 25,980 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Mar 2008 24,497 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 24,497 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 23,051 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 21,312 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 21,312 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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W312 HOB 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 63.2%.

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 W312 HOB, 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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W312 HOB is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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