MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,680 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
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
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)
light switch has low resistance to position holding
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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W514 STA is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 March 2000.
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