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W621 PCH

2000 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

125,337 mi
Last recorded125,337 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW621 PCH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2014 125,337 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front fog lamps damaged

both front top mountings stiff slightly

engine rattle

gearbox oil leak

various rear suspension bushes perishing

Fail 12 Mar 2014 125,336 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front fog lamps damaged

both front top mountings stiff slightly

engine rattle

exhaust badly rusty

gearbox oil leak

offside rear number plate lamp dim

various rear suspension bushes perishing

Pass 21 Mar 2013 112,887 miles

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front fog lamps broken

exhaust system rusty

Fail 21 Mar 2013 112,887 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front fog lamps broken

exhaust system rusty

Pass 29 Feb 2012 98,720 miles

exhaust system rusty

offside front fog light unit cracked

slight corrosion

slight seapage from nearside front inner cv boot

Fail 28 Feb 2012 98,720 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust system rusty

offside front fog light unit cracked

offside front side light dim

offside number plate light dim

slight corrosion

slight seapage from nearside front inner cv boot

Fail 3 Mar 2011 85,502 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 3 Mar 2011 85,502 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine management light on

Pass 11 Mar 2010 73,014 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 60,244 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 47,230 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 38,476 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 35,137 miles

offside rear inner side light inop

rear discs showing signs of corrosion

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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W621 PCH is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W621 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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W621 PCH is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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