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W52 BOV

2000 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

63,812 mi
Last recorded63,812 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW52 BOV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 63,812 miles

ALL UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION INC. SUSPENSION ARMS, COIL SPRINGS, FRONT AND REAR SUBFRAMES

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 62,858 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 61,408 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 59,781 miles

Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 58,174 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 56,744 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 55,170 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 53,052 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Mar 2018 53,046 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Mar 2017 50,260 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 48,270 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 45,605 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2014 42,795 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 42,721 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 40,259 miles

air bag light on then went off after seat moved

Pass 20 Apr 2012 37,909 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 37,889 miles

Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 36,533 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 35,036 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 33,146 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 31,297 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 27,785 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 23,410 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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W52 BOV is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 W52 BOV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W52 BOV registered?

W52 BOV is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 April 2000.

Is W52 BOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W52 BOV shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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