MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,765 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
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W817 HJW is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,855cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 W817 HJW, 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 W817 HJW registered?
W817 HJW is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 May 2000.
Is W817 HJW safe to buy?
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