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W814 BAV

2000 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,630 mi
Last recorded109,630 miles
Recorded on29 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW814 BAV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2017 109,630 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 109,630 miles

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

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' sun visor unable to be stowed in a secure position. (8.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% inner tail light inop. (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 May 2016 94,593 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 90,445 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 90,445 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 86,814 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 86,814 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2013 82,865 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 78,634 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2012 78,634 miles

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

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

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

offside outer tail light not working

Pass 6 Apr 2011 74,875 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

nearside rear marker light out

nearside rear outer tail light out

offside rear inner tail light out

offside rear marker light out

Pass 7 Apr 2010 70,207 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 70,207 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 64,412 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2009 64,407 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 57,601 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 49,024 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 43,008 miles

NEARSIDE REAR DOOR WILL NOT OPEN

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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W814 BAV is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W814 BAV, 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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W814 BAV is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 March 2000.

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