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W677 RYC

2000 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

30,261 mi
Last recorded30,261 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW677 RYC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 30,261 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder not excessive but advise adjustment service brake travel (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Nov 2025 30,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Hydraulic brake cylinder not excessive but advise adjustment service brake travel (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 29,857 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 29,294 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 28,166 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 28,166 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 26,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 25,392 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 23,768 miles

Nearside Rear Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light no lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 22,654 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 21,885 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 20,880 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 20,041 miles

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

nearside rear tyre slight perrished

Pass 18 Jun 2014 19,352 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 19,352 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 18,106 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 17,096 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Fail 27 Jun 2012 17,096 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 21 Jun 2011 15,990 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 14,925 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Jun 2010 14,925 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 14,084 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 14,084 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jun 2008 12,144 miles

NSF tyre wearing on the outer edge

OSF tyre wearing on the outer edge

Pass 4 Jun 2007 11,316 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 10,343 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

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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W677 RYC is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W677 RYC, 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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W677 RYC is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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The MOT history for W677 RYC shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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