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W814 TJH

2000 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2012
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,680 mi
Last recorded137,680 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2011
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW814 TJH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2011 137,680 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake and clutch pedal rubbers are getting worn

sill covers fitted

slight play rear antiroll bar D BUSHES

vague pattern offside headlight

Fail 17 Aug 2011 137,649 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Battery insecure

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake and clutch pedal rubbers are getting worn

sill covers fitted

slight play rear antiroll bar D BUSHES

vague pattern offside headlight

Pass 23 Aug 2010 129,161 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 128,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

child seat fitted to o/s/r

outer sills covered.

screen chipped.

Pass 24 Aug 2009 119,686 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 119,664 miles

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

front inner brake pads obsecured by calipers

Pass 21 Aug 2008 108,754 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 92,562 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 92,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front and rear no plate dirty

Pass 4 May 2007 72,942 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 60,161 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 39,576 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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W814 TJH is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 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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What year was W814 TJH registered?

W814 TJH is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 17 March 2000.

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