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W317 NWV

2000 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

101,085 mi
Last recorded101,085 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW317 NWV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2020 101,085 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 46% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s/ centre chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r, n/s/r chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

covers fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2019 96,755 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r, n/s/r chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 96,753 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r, n/s/r chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 90,758 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r, n/s/r chassis sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

covers fitted

Fail 22 Aug 2018 90,758 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r, n/s/r chassis sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

covers fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2017 84,453 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2017 84,452 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 74,850 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis sections (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 Aug 2016 74,850 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis sections (2.4.A.3)

n/s/r wheel has slight drag when rotated

Pass 25 Aug 2015 65,671 miles

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

body covers fitted

fuel filter rusting

Fail 25 Aug 2015 65,671 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

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

body covers fitted

fuel filter rusting

Pass 27 Aug 2014 60,349 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front and rear floor sections rusting

fuel filter rusting

Fail 27 Aug 2014 60,348 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front and rear floor sections rusting

fuel filter rusting

Pass 2 Sep 2013 53,243 miles

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

both front and rear floor rusting

p.a.s. leak

Fail 2 Sep 2013 53,243 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front and rear floor rusting

p.a.s. leak

Pass 5 Sep 2012 44,832 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 44,831 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 35,698 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 28,921 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 27,124 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 24,025 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 22,255 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 21,046 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 21,046 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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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W317 NWV is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 W317 NWV, 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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W317 NWV is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 6 March 2000.

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