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W615 YVA

2000 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

196,127 mi
Last recorded196,127 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW615 YVA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 196,127 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 187,731 miles

Engine management light on dash

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 14 Aug 2017 187,731 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Engine management light on dash

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 181,163 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Aug 2016 181,109 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Aug 2015 173,593 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroding

Pass 18 Sep 2014 166,430 miles

both rear tyres perishing on side walls

drivers seat beat fryed

Fail 15 Sep 2014 166,428 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

both rear tyres perishing on side walls

drivers seat beat fryed

Pass 12 Sep 2013 156,739 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear brake discs very pitted

Fail 11 Sep 2013 156,739 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear brake discs very pitted

Fail 5 Sep 2012 148,066 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 148,066 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 139,339 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 129,864 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 118,711 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 108,243 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 98,595 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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W615 YVA is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 W615 YVA, 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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W615 YVA is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 14 August 2000.

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