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W719 VGH

2000 Volvo S40

Yellow Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

145,959 mi
Last recorded145,959 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2019
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW719 VGH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2019 145,959 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

advise centre and rear exhaust deteriorated on joint

Fail 25 Sep 2019 145,959 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

advise centre and rear exhaust deteriorated on joint

Pass 6 Aug 2018 143,516 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

oil spray under side and ridged brake pipes

Pass 4 Sep 2017 140,683 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

offside rear tyre persihed

Pass 22 Sep 2016 137,611 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2016 137,611 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

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

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both rear directional (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 134,347 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output reflector (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output reflector (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 131,196 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2013 128,570 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 125,934 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 123,013 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 123,005 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 120,533 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 120,533 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 116,019 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 111,246 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 111,246 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2006 105,788 miles

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

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

o/s/f top suspension mount/bearing seizing & slight corrosion to both front springs

rear pads getting low

Pass 17 Nov 2005 97,348 miles

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

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

front coil springs creeking on lock to lock.

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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W719 VGH is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Yellow with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 W719 VGH, 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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W719 VGH is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 March 2000.

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