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W808 TJH

2000 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

101,401 mi
Last recorded101,401 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW808 TJH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 13 Apr 2019 101,401 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/55R15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Engine noisy

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 98,234 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

both offside and nearside rear tyres perishing

vague pattern headlights

Fail 11 Apr 2018 98,209 miles

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

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

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

both offside and nearside rear tyres perishing

vague pattern headlights

Pass 6 Apr 2017 95,096 miles

All four tyre treads and sidewalls have become cracked

Both front track rod end dust covers have become cracked

Both front tyres have worn close to legal limit

Both rear tyres have worn close to legal limit and stepped inner edges

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (BOTH) (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (BOTH) (3.6.B.4d)

Misting of oil on Power Assisted Steering pipe along top of engine

Nearside Front Anti roll-bar drop link dust cover has become cracked

Pass 1 Apr 2016 92,224 miles

Both front brake hoses cracked

Both rear brake hoses cracked

Both rear tyres worn low on edges

Pass 15 Apr 2015 89,478 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

all tyres perishing

Fail 10 Apr 2015 89,468 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

all tyres perishing

Pass 12 Apr 2014 86,790 miles

Anti roll bar drop links are in poor condition

Both front coil springs have become corroded

Both rear tyres have worn to 2-2.5mm [195/55/15v]

Rear exhaust joint is very corroded

headlamp reflectors are loose

Fail 4 Apr 2014 86,790 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

headlamp reflectors are loose

Anti roll bar drop links are in poor condition

Both front coil springs have become corroded

Both rear tyres have worn to 2-2.5mm [195/55/15v]

Rear exhaust joint is very corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2013 54,721 miles

Dampness around power steering hose

Rear exhaust joint in poor condition

Fail 28 Mar 2013 84,650 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Dampness around power steering hose

Rear exhaust joint in poor condition

Pass 24 Mar 2012 82,563 miles

both front coil springs very corroded

ns rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge 2mm

os rear metal brake pipe becoming corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2012 82,563 miles

Nearside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front coil springs very corroded

ns rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge 2mm

os rear metal brake pipe becoming corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2011 798,800 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 798,800 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 77,134 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 77,134 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 24 Mar 2009 74,703 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 74,703 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 72,504 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 72,504 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 67,558 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 54,279 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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W808 TJH is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 W808 TJH, 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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W808 TJH is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 17 March 2000.

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