MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
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Front metal brake pipes slightly corroded
Nearside body damage
Rear suspension bushes slightly worn
rear brake flexi hose ferrules corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front metal brake pipes slightly corroded
Nearside body damage
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear suspension bushes slightly worn
rear brake flexi hose ferrules corroded
coil springs corroded
front brake pads worn to approx. 4mm
metal brake pipes corroded
n/s accident damage
rear suspension bushes deteriorated
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
coil springs corroded
front brake pads worn to approx. 4mm
metal brake pipes corroded
n/s accident damage
rear suspension bushes deteriorated
rear suspension arms bushes perished
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
coil springs corroded
front brake pads worn to approx. 4mm
metal brake pipes corroded
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
coil springs corroded
front and rear metal brake pipes corroded
n/s accident damage
o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly
rear number plate deteiorated
screen washers poor
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
coil springs corroded
front and rear metal brake pipes corroded
n/s accident damage
o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly
rear number plate deteiorated
screen washers poor
Body damage to nearside
Both rear backplates corroded
Both rear metal brake pipes corroded
Child seat fitted nearside rear
Offside front seatbelt fraying
Offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge
Offside number plate bulb not working
Offside rear inner sidelight not working
Rear number plate in poor condition
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Body damage to nearside
Both rear backplates corroded
Both rear metal brake pipes corroded
Child seat fitted nearside rear
Offside front seatbelt fraying
Offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge
Offside number plate bulb not working
Offside rear inner sidelight not working
Rear number plate in poor condition
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Exhaust system corroded in places
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside rear tyre worn close to manufactures wear markers
Nearside rear tyre worn unevenly no longer showing visible tread on the inner edge
Rear metal brake pipes corroded
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Exhaust system corroded in places
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside rear tyre worn close to manufactures wear markers
Nearside rear tyre worn unevenly no longer showing visible tread on the inner edge
Rear metal brake pipes corroded
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Exhaust system corroded
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside front tyre close to legal limit and worn unevenly
Nearside rear tyre is heavily perished, distorted and worn unevenly
Rear metal brake pipes corroded
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Slight play in the offside front anti-roll bar drop link
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Exhaust system corroded
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside front tyre close to legal limit and worn unevenly
Nearside rear tyre is heavily perished, distorted and worn unevenly
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear metal brake pipes corroded
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Slight play in the offside front anti-roll bar drop link
Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
coil springs corroded
front brake pads wearing low
metal brake pipes starting to corrode
n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly with deep cuts in tread
n/s/r tyre slightly perished
Front brake hoses deteriorated
Nearside rear tyre perished
Rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge
Offside rear upper suspension arm inner bush deteriorated
Rear tyres slightly perished
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge
Offside rear upper suspension arm inner bush deteriorated
Rear tyres slightly perished
accident damage to n/s/f door and wing
coil springs corroded
wiper blade ends starting to peel
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
o/s/f inner cv gaiter split
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
o/s/f inner cv gaiter split
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
crack in windscreen almost 40mm
front and rear tyres differant makes
n/s drop link gaiters split
rear side arm bushes split
tear in o/s/f tyre wall no cord showing
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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W532 WTR is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Gold with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.
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 W532 WTR, 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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W532 WTR is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 March 2000.
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