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W814 SVF

2000 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

108,734 mi
Last recorded108,734 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW814 SVF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 108,734 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2017 108,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid caliper (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 104,547 miles

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing a full inspection of seat belt

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

Offside Front headlamp glass slightly damaged

windscreen has slight damage at top in zone A

Fail 22 Mar 2016 104,544 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing a full inspection of seat belt

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

Offside Front headlamp glass slightly damaged

windscreen has slight damage at top in zone A

Pass 27 Apr 2015 99,986 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front registration plate cracked

Fail 27 Apr 2015 99,984 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front registration plate cracked

Pass 12 May 2014 94,498 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

front number plate damaged

Fail 12 May 2014 94,498 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 16 May 2013 88,908 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 May 2013 88,905 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 May 2012 83,407 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 83,407 miles

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

Offside Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside 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)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

offside front tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 20 May 2011 78,754 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 May 2011 78,751 miles

Nearside Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2010 72,991 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 May 2010 72,991 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 68,446 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2009 68,446 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2008 64,927 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 64,927 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2007 60,785 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2007 60,785 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 54,486 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 54,486 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 SVF is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 W814 SVF, 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 SVF is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 March 2000.

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