MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,826 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
airbag light on
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
airbag light on
center exhaust has outer cover hangeing off
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
advise exhaust centre box in poor condition rusty
advise o/s/f anti roll bar link very close to body sub frame
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nail in nearside rear tyre
advise exhaust centre box in poor condition rusty
advise o/s/f anti roll bar link very close to body sub frame
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)
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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W478 LPY is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 W478 LPY, 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 W478 LPY registered?
W478 LPY is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 May 2000.
Is W478 LPY safe to buy?
The MOT history for W478 LPY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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