MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
56,236 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
both front to rear brake pipes corroded
fuel filter corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
both rear brake pipes corroded
both rear trailing arm bushes starting to split
nail in nearside rear tyre tread pattern
nearside rear and offside rear upper suspension link arm bushes separating
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nail in offside front tyre
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W836 VCA is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 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 W836 VCA, 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 W836 VCA registered?
W836 VCA is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 May 2000.
Is W836 VCA safe to buy?
The MOT history for W836 VCA shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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