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W514 STA

2000 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

143,680 mi
Last recorded143,680 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2010
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW514 STA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2010 143,680 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

brake warning light on dash

coolant leak

damage to nearside rear inner wheel rim on limits

deep cut in nearside rear tyre tread but no chords exposed at time of inspection

front discs worn

n/s/f track rod end boot split

n/s/f wheel rim damaged on limit

n/s/r brake pipe corroded on limit

n/s/r tyre perished

n/s/r wheel damaged on limit

o/s one of two washer jets blocked

o/s/f tyre perished

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

rear anti roll bar bushes worn

rear discs and pads well worn

rear pads low

rear view mirror missing

Fail 16 Apr 2010 143,665 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/f wheel rim damaged on limit

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

brake warning light on dash

coolant leak

front discs worn

n/s/f track rod end boot split

n/s/r brake pipe corroded on limit

n/s/r tyre perished

n/s/r wheel damaged on limit

o/s one of two washer jets blocked

o/s/f tyre perished

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

rear anti roll bar bushes worn

rear discs and pads well worn

rear pads low

rear view mirror missing

Pass 22 Apr 2009 131,308 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

aux belt poor condition

front brake dics have a wear lip

interior mirror missing

o/s/f tyre on 1.6mm

o/s/f tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 21 Apr 2009 131,308 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

aux belt poor condition

front brake dics have a wear lip

interior mirror missing

n/s/f tyre has a cut in the side wall

n/s/r tyre cracked and very low on edge in poor condition

o/s/f tyre on 1.6mm

o/s/f tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 24 Oct 2008 125,135 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front number plate cracked

service warning lamp on

Pass 26 Sep 2007 108,043 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 29 Sep 2006 94,978 miles

light switch has low resistance to position holding

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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W514 STA is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W514 STA, 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 W514 STA registered?

W514 STA is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 March 2000.

Is W514 STA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W514 STA shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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