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W532 WTR

2000 Volvo S40

Gold Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2023
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

144,887 mi
Last recorded144,887 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2022
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW532 WTR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2022 144,887 miles

Front metal brake pipes slightly corroded

Nearside body damage

Rear suspension bushes slightly worn

rear brake flexi hose ferrules corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2022 144,887 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 140,253 miles

coil springs corroded

front brake pads worn to approx. 4mm

metal brake pipes corroded

n/s accident damage

rear suspension bushes deteriorated

Fail 20 Jul 2021 140,253 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 137,295 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 131,690 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2019 131,687 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 124,688 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2018 124,688 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 117,807 miles

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)

Fail 29 Jul 2017 117,807 miles

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)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 109,083 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2016 109,083 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 102,271 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 95,833 miles

Front brake hoses deteriorated

Nearside rear tyre perished

Rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 9 Aug 2014 93,213 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2014 93,213 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 83,567 miles

accident damage to n/s/f door and wing

coil springs corroded

wiper blade ends starting to peel

Pass 5 Jan 2013 79,456 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 79,195 miles

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)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 72,721 miles

o/s/f inner cv gaiter split

Fail 7 Jan 2012 72,721 miles

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

o/s/f inner cv gaiter split

Pass 10 Jan 2011 66,111 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 66,111 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 62,142 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 62,142 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 55,168 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 55,168 miles

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)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 46,195 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 37,483 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2006 29,463 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 29,463 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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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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