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118,059 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
centre & rear exhaust system corroded
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s&o/s (1.1.11 (c))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))
middle to rear exhaust corroded
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s&o/s (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))
middle to rear exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear LOCKING WHEEL NUT DAMAGED
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear LOCKING WHEEL NUT DAMAGED
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Around driveshaft area. requires further investigating (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Around driveshaft area. requires further investigating (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive INNER C V GAITER DAMP (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Coil spring corroded FRONT & REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70 % WORN (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
slight corrosion on road springs
slight oil leak on front nearside inner cv boot
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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W556 BOE is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 W556 BOE, 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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W556 BOE is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2000.
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