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W758 YBM

2000 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

140,784 mi
Last recorded140,784 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2010
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW758 YBM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2010 140,784 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2010 140,784 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 135,144 miles

front brake pads getting thin

surface rust on front brake discs

Fail 21 Nov 2009 135,140 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake pads getting thin

surface rust on front brake discs

Pass 24 Nov 2008 129,850 miles

advise front brake pads look to be low replace as soon as possible

advise n/s rear tyre close to legal limits of 1.6mm & outer sidewall perrished

advise steel brake pipes to o/s & n/s rear flexible brake hoses rusty

Fail 21 Nov 2008 129,790 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

advise front brake pads look to be low replace as soon as possible

advise n/s rear tyre close to legal limits of 1.6mm & outer sidewall perrished

advise steel brake pipes to o/s & n/s rear flexible brake hoses rusty

Fail 21 Nov 2007 123,393 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

child seat fitted to o/s rear seat. unable to check seatbelt

Pass 21 Nov 2007 123,393 miles

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

child seat fitted to o/s rear seat. unable to check seatbelt

Pass 21 Nov 2006 116,970 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 116,970 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

engine idle

engine oil level

nearside front to rear brake pipe starting to rust

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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W758 YBM is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W758 YBM, 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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W758 YBM is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 June 2000.

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