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W752 VHN

2000 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2025
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

135,699 mi
Last recorded135,699 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2024
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW752 VHN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2024 135,699 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2024 135,689 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 128,552 miles

Coolant level below minimum.

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil level below minimum.

Pass 8 Nov 2022 122,127 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 122,121 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 117,538 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 117,531 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 114,034 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 114,028 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 100,289 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 100,274 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.25 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 0.34 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high will not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

oil below minimum level

Pass 28 Mar 2018 87,868 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2018 87,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) not working all (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 79,101 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 10 Mar 2016 77,285 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 77,285 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 72,873 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2015 72,873 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 68,736 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2014 68,736 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2013 64,176 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 64,176 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 60,022 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 60,022 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 56,722 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 54,517 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 54,517 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 52,168 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

nearside front tyre is wearing close to the limit on the outer edge

nearside rear tyre has worn irregular

offside rear indicator is just starting to discolour

offside rear tyre is begining to become low in tread remaining

Pass 20 Mar 2008 46,335 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

nearside rear tyre has irregular wear

Pass 14 Mar 2007 43,030 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 36,304 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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W752 VHN is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 W752 VHN, 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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W752 VHN is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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