MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,191 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front wings corroded
underside coated in fresh underseal
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front wings corroded
underside coated in fresh underseal
o/s/f brake binding slightly
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
brakepipes coated in fresh underseal
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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)
underside coated in fresh underseal
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both front wings repaired
both outer sills corroded
both rear brake discs have surface corrosion
n/s/f flexi hose outer rubber slightly perrished
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
airbag light on dash.
both front wings slight corroded.
airbag light on dash.
both front wings slight corroded.
AIRBAG LIGHT ON DASH.
BOTH FRONT BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN UNDERSEAL.
BOTH REAR TYRES HAVE CRACKES ON SIDEWALL.
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
AIRBAG LIGHT ON DASH.
BOTH FRONT BRAKE PIPES COVERED IN UNDERSEAL.
BOTH REAR TYRES HAVE CRACKES ON SIDEWALL.
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
advise airbag light on dash.
air bag warning lamp staying on
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W472 WNS is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 W472 WNS, 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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W472 WNS is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 May 2000.
Is W472 WNS safe to buy?
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