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W709 DWC

2000 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

163,235 mi
Last recorded163,235 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW709 DWC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 163,235 miles

nearside front top strut mount seized

Fail 11 Apr 2018 163,235 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front top strut mount seized

Pass 23 Feb 2017 155,418 miles

Offside Front Headlight glass cracked

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play Rack end (2.2.B.1g)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2017 155,410 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (as marked) (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion O/S/R +N/S/R Lower rear panels (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded To flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlight glass cracked

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play Rack end (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 153,429 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended All rear suspension bushes deteriorating and starting to split (2.4.F.3)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced Lens cracked (1.7.5a)

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

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed both front belts starting to fray (5.2.2b)

Fail 28 Jan 2016 153,400 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended All rear suspension bushes deteriorating and starting to split (2.4.F.3)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced Lens cracked (1.7.5a)

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

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed both front belts starting to fray (5.2.2b)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 151,031 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 3 Feb 2015 150,999 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 148,729 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2014 148,620 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 146,153 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2013 146,153 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2012 143,504 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 18 Feb 2012 143,504 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 4 Feb 2011 138,200 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 138,200 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 129,350 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 1,410 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside mirrior glass taped on

Pass 22 Feb 2008 112,581 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 112,581 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 101,868 miles

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

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

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

hand brake lever button sticky

inner edge of o/s/r tyre worn and becoming misshapen

Fail 20 Feb 2007 101,868 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

hand brake lever button sticky

inner edge of o/s/r tyre worn and becoming misshapen

Pass 3 Feb 2006 92,081 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 92,081 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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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W709 DWC is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 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 W709 DWC, 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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W709 DWC is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 August 2000.

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