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W851 HJW

2000 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,935 mi
Last recorded95,935 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW851 HJW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 95,935 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s + o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s + o/s (3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion in progress

Pass 30 Oct 2019 95,849 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 95,103 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 rear ()

Front brake disc backing plates corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 94,807 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 93,226 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 93,226 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 91,533 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 91,009 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 90,743 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2014 90,743 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 89,845 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 88,082 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 85,456 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Oct 2010 85,456 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 84,856 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 84,586 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 81,807 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both sets of headlamp adjusters broken

fuel fi;lter loose in its housing

Fail 14 Jan 2009 81,807 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both sets of headlamp adjusters broken

fuel fi;lter loose in its housing

Pass 28 Jan 2008 77,332 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 77,332 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2007 74,774 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2007 74,774 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 72,125 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 72,125 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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W851 HJW is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W851 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W851 HJW registered?

W851 HJW is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 June 2000.

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The MOT history for W851 HJW shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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