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W782 ETW

2000 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

141,718 mi
Last recorded141,718 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW782 ETW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2013 141,718 miles

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

offside rear brake slightly binding

Fail 26 Mar 2013 141,717 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 27 Mar 2012 133,020 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 133,018 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 129,585 miles

advisorys the same original test

Fail 29 Mar 2011 129,585 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 1 Apr 2010 125,818 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

hand brake travel

light switch not positive

o/s/f anti roll bar link bent but not weakened

Fail 29 Mar 2010 125,818 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

hand brake travel

inner tail light

Pass 23 Mar 2009 118,935 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 118,935 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 109,608 miles

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

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

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

light switch in poor condition

Fail 27 Mar 2008 109,608 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

light switch in poor condition

Pass 19 Mar 2007 95,989 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 85,472 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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W782 ETW is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,948cc 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 W782 ETW, 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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W782 ETW is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 March 2000.

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