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W519 RRA

2000 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

55,472 mi
Last recorded55,472 miles
Recorded on27 May 2022
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW519 RRA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 May 2022 55,472 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 24 May 2021 54,640 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 May 2021 54,640 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2020 53,852 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 52,739 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 52,735 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front/rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 May 2018 51,810 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front/rear (0.1 (b))

slight perishing front tyre walls

Pass 2 Jun 2017 50,603 miles

front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

near side front and rear tyres starting to perrish on out side walls

Fail 31 May 2017 50,603 miles

Registration plate lamp not working near side rear (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure off side rear out side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively near side front (8.2.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively off side front (8.2.2)

front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

near side front and rear tyres starting to perrish on out side walls

Pass 26 May 2016 45,985 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 46,659 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 43,020 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 39,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Slight gearbox oil leak from L.H. inner driveshaft

Pass 22 May 2013 39,962 miles

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

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

Slight gearbox oil leak from L.H. inner driveshaft

Pass 21 May 2012 36,603 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 33,096 miles

all other brake pipes starting to go white and corroded

near side and off side front brake pipes starting to go rusty

off side rear brake pipe starting to go rusty

Pass 11 May 2010 27,880 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2009 25,317 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 25,317 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside front tyre worn low

Pass 24 May 2008 22,710 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 19,697 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 15,893 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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W519 RRA is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 W519 RRA, 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 W519 RRA registered?

W519 RRA is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 May 2000.

Is W519 RRA safe to buy?

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