MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,928 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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nearside headlamp image
rear brake discs warped
slight warping offside front brake disc
track rod end boots
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
handbrake lever offside inop
nearside headlamp image
rear brake discs warped
slight warping offside front brake disc
track rod end boots
fuel gauge illumination
rear brake discs
Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
fuel filter security
fuel gauge illumination
handbrake travel
rear brake discs
hand brake travel
offside and nearside front to rear metal brake pipes corroded
offside front indicator collur
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
hand brake travel
nearside rear tyre tread low on edges
offside and nearside front to rear metal brake pipes corroded
offside front indicator collur
front pads and discs
rear brake pads
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front and rear number plates faded badly
front and rear number plates faded badly
both front tyres getting low
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
both front tyres getting low
water leak from pipe
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
both headlamps adjusters broken
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W778 WAM is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 W778 WAM, 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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What year was W778 WAM registered?
W778 WAM is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2000.
Is W778 WAM safe to buy?
The MOT history for W778 WAM shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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