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W826 TBC

2000 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,221 mi
Last recorded90,221 miles
Recorded on1 May 2014
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW826 TBC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2014 90,221 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 82,226 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 82,226 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2012 75,208 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

battary loose

Pass 28 Apr 2012 75,208 miles

battary loose

Pass 4 May 2011 68,330 miles

Both rear tyre sidewalls cracked

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

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

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

neaside headlamp adjuster broken

offside headlamp reflector discoloured and causing slightly reduced light output

Fail 3 May 2011 68,330 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear tyre sidewalls cracked

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

neaside headlamp adjuster broken

offside headlamp reflector discoloured and causing slightly reduced light output

Pass 21 Apr 2010 60,519 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 60,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 56,000 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 52,663 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 49,245 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 46,813 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 46,536 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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W826 TBC is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W826 TBC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W826 TBC registered?

W826 TBC is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W826 TBC safe to buy?

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