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W729 PPF

2000 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

138,921 mi
Last recorded138,921 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW729 PPF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 138,921 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 138,828 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 May 2016 134,013 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 134,013 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 May 2015 129,796 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 16 May 2015 129,787 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2014 124,684 miles
Fail 24 May 2014 124,672 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2013 116,000 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 116,000 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Pass 14 May 2012 111,744 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 111,744 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2011 104,536 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 97,598 miles
Fail 19 May 2010

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 May 2009 89,676 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 89,656 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2008 81,121 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear brake pads incorectly fitted , but not dangerous

Fail 21 May 2008 81,104 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear brake pads incorectly fitted , but not dangerous

Pass 16 May 2007 72,116 miles

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

Nail in front tyre

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2006 57,403 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2005 55,823 miles

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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W729 PPF is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 W729 PPF, 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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W729 PPF is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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