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W82 DWT

2000 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

104,851 mi
Last recorded104,851 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW82 DWT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Jan 2015 104,851 miles

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

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyre perrishing

Pass 14 Jan 2014 100,426 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 97,273 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 93,099 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear brake disc corroded on inner surface

Pass 16 Dec 2010 88,239 miles

Various metal b/pipes corroding.

Fail 15 Dec 2010 88,239 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Various metal b/pipes corroding.

Pass 10 Dec 2009 78,903 miles

corrosion on and around floor and chassis

Fail 10 Dec 2009 78,903 miles

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

corrosion on and around floor and chassis

front brake pads around half way worn

Pass 11 Dec 2008 72,295 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 67,116 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2006 59,798 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 59,798 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 52,751 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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W82 DWT is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W82 DWT, 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 W82 DWT registered?

W82 DWT is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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