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W665 SRH

2000 Volvo S40

Yellow Petrol 1855cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

146,814 mi
Last recorded146,814 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2020
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW665 SRH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,855cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2020 146,814 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Front Exhaust system insecure section (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure section (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2017 146,812 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 142,549 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2016 145,245 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 138,487 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 138,458 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 136,114 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 May 2012 219,713 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 129,697 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 118,374 miles

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2011 118,333 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 110,759 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2010 110,759 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 102,944 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 96,292 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 96,292 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 84,391 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 74,762 miles

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

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

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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W665 SRH is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Yellow with a 1,855cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 W665 SRH, 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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W665 SRH is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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