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W56 DWT

2000 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

79,351 mi
Last recorded79,351 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2022
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW56 DWT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2022 79,351 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 74,524 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2020 70,608 miles

Front inner edges worn (both sides)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2020 70,608 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front inner edges worn (both sides)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 66,646 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 60,566 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH SIDES (3.6.B.2c)

Rear inner edges worn and tread/sidewalls slightly perished/cracked (BOTH SIDES)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 55,373 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 48,872 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 48,872 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 42,193 miles

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

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)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 34,837 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Apr 2014 34,817 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 31,942 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 31,942 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 31,564 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 30,747 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 29,577 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 28,020 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 26,240 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 24,373 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 22,383 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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W56 DWT is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 W56 DWT, 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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W56 DWT is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 May 2000.

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