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W716 OSP

2000 Volvo S40

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

95,227 mi
Last recorded95,227 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2010
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW716 OSP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2010 95,227 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 95,227 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 88,374 miles

Front and rear number plates starting to delaminate

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

Fail 6 Nov 2009 88,374 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Front and rear number plates starting to delaminate

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 80,832 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 80,832 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Front No plate detriorating..

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

Pass 11 May 2007 75,158 miles

both front tyres wearing low..(2.5mm approx)

centre exhaust fouling heat-shield at fuel tank..rattling noise!!

nearside wiper blade loose..

rear brake discs worn..*

rear brake pads wearing low..*

rear section of main front to rear brake pipes rusty..

Pass 20 Apr 2006 60,832 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nail in offside front tyre

nearside rear and offside front seatbelt latches twisted

nearside screenwiper blade insecure

offside rear sill damaged/trim loose

Fail 20 Apr 2006 60,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nail in offside front tyre

nearside rear and offside front seatbelt latches twisted

nearside screenwiper blade insecure

offside rear sill damaged/ trim loose

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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W716 OSP is a 2000 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 W716 OSP, 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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What year was W716 OSP registered?

W716 OSP is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 4 May 2000.

Is W716 OSP safe to buy?

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