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W344 YCR

2000 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

112,795 mi
Last recorded112,795 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW344 YCR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 112,795 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security front+rear sill ends corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill ends front + rear corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

exhaust joint corroded at rear silencer

Pass 14 May 2018 112,194 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

feul tank straps corroded

Fail 11 May 2018 112,194 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

feul tank straps corroded

Pass 4 May 2017 111,391 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 12 May 2016 110,512 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2015 109,693 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 107,579 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)

Pass 2 May 2013 101,282 miles

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 May 2012 93,892 miles

light fluffing on o/s/f seat belt

Fail 11 May 2012 93,651 miles

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

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

light fluffing on o/s/f seat belt

o/s/r outer sidelight not working

Pass 16 May 2011 85,514 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

slight damage to o/s/f headlight glass

Fail 13 May 2011 85,512 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

n/s/r outer sidelight not working

slight damage to o/s/f headlight glass

Pass 21 May 2010 76,551 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2009 69,697 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2009 69,697 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2008 62,266 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 62,266 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 May 2007 55,974 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 48,836 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/r inner sidelight not working

o/s/f track rod end gaitor insecure

o/s/r outer sidelight not working

slight damage to front number plate

Fail 16 May 2006 48,836 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/r inner sidelight not working

o/s/f track rod end gaitor insecure

o/s/r outer sidelight not working

slight damage to front number plate

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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W344 YCR is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W344 YCR, 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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What year was W344 YCR registered?

W344 YCR is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 July 2000.

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