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W611 PCH

2000 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

105,060 mi
Last recorded105,060 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW611 PCH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2016 105,060 miles

ball joint gaiters deteriorating

both rear tyres cracking / perished

brake pipes corroding

exhaust corroding

front coil springs rusting

nearside dip beam on low limit

nearside rear lamp damaged

offside dip beam poor image

stone chips to screen

Fail 7 Apr 2016 105,059 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

ball joint gaiters deteriorating

both rear tyres cracking / perished

brake pipes corroding

exhaust corroding

front coil springs rusting

nearside dip beam on low limit

nearside rear lamp damaged

offside dip beam poor image

stone chips to screen

Pass 4 Apr 2015 100,679 miles

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2014 96,390 miles

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to various brake pipes

n/s/r lamp lense cracked but not showing light of incorrect colour to rear

wear to edges of both rear tyres and nail in tread of n/s/r tyre

Fail 1 Apr 2014 96,390 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to various brake pipes

front brake discs worn

n/s/r lamp lense cracked but not showing light of incorrect colour to rear

rear brake discs worn

wear to edges of both rear tyres and nail in tread of n/s/r tyre

Pass 25 Mar 2013 90,488 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Apr 2012 84,368 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2012 84,368 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 78,906 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 72,739 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 72,739 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 65,991 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 65,991 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 57,926 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 57,926 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 49,081 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 39,883 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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W611 PCH is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 W611 PCH, 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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What year was W611 PCH registered?

W611 PCH is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 April 2000.

Is W611 PCH safe to buy?

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