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W549 RNT

2000 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

158,465 mi
Last recorded158,465 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2012
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW549 RNT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2012 158,465 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 158,376 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

brake warning light is on

front discs are lipped.rear discs are scored and corroded

nsf and osr tyres have cuts to sidewalls

osr brake sticks on slightly

various brake pipes

Pass 10 Aug 2011 153,314 miles

Both front brake discs scored

Both rear brake discs scored

Fail 1 Aug 2011 153,295 miles

Nearside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

ALL BRAKE DISCS VERY CORRODED, BOTH FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINKS GAITERS SPLIT.

Pass 25 Jun 2010 145,840 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 145,840 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 131,034 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 115,765 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 106,872 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 99,961 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 93,038 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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W549 RNT is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 W549 RNT, 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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W549 RNT is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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