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W394 WTH

2000 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

160,764 mi
Last recorded160,764 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW394 WTH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 160,764 miles

Rear discs corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2018 160,764 miles

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

Rear discs corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2017 158,452 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 158,448 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 154,051 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened top mounting (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coolant bottle empty

Fail 31 Oct 2016 154,051 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened top mounting (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coolant bottle empty

Pass 29 Oct 2015 175,610 miles

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

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)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 146,088 miles

Nearside front side marker not working

Fail 24 Oct 2014 146,088 miles

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

Center to rear exhaust flange carroded

Nearside front side marker not working

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 141,729 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 25 Oct 2013 141,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 138,948 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust slightly rusty.

Fail 25 Oct 2012 138,933 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust slightly rusty.

Pass 25 Oct 2011 135,997 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 134,146 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 129,359 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 123,448 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 120,558 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 27 Sep 2007 120,558 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 106,349 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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W394 WTH is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 W394 WTH, 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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W394 WTH is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 May 2000.

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