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W833 AEG

2000 Volvo S40

Purple Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

137,031 mi
Last recorded137,031 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2013
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW833 AEG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2013 137,031 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2013 137,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 127,216 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Sep 2012 127,216 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 112,384 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2011 112,311 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 96,751 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 86,120 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 84,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nsf tyre uneven wear

Pass 16 May 2008 69,708 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Genral exhaust corrossion

Handbrake quite high

Nearside wiper smearing very slightly

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 14 May 2007 55,162 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 40,913 miles
Pass 31 May 2005 38,172 miles
Fail 31 May 2005 38,172 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

drivers seatbelt frayed

nearside front wiper split

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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W833 AEG is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 W833 AEG, 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 W833 AEG registered?

W833 AEG is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 June 2000.

Is W833 AEG safe to buy?

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