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W72 ODP

2000 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

53,401 mi
Last recorded53,401 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW72 ODP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2017 53,401 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator obscured more than 50% (sharp edge) (1.4.A.2d)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle MUD GUARD (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (sharp edge) (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

engine management light staying on

Pass 20 Oct 2016 53,143 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 53,143 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 52,274 miles

slight corrosion under car and on components.

Fail 27 Oct 2015 52,274 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

slight corrosion under car and on components.

Pass 29 Oct 2014 51,232 miles

offside front inner tyre side wall has cracks

underbody has corrosion

Pass 21 Jun 2011 50,754 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

sill covers & underbody shields fitted

Fail 21 Jun 2011 50,754 miles

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

sill covers & underbody shields fitted

Fail 21 Jun 2010 49,687 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

headlamp protectors fitted

under body shields fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2010 49,687 miles

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

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

headlamp protectors fitted

under body shields fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2009 48,183 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

headlight protectors fitted to n/s & o/s headlamps

under body shields fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2008 46,661 miles

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

Fail 11 Jun 2008 46,660 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

o/s/r tyre cracked in sidewall

Pass 29 Jun 2007 44,348 miles

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2006 42,023 miles

sill covers & underbody shields fitted

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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W72 ODP is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W72 ODP, 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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W72 ODP is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 August 2000.

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