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W853 SUP

2000 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2021
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

47,102 mi
Last recorded47,102 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2020
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW853 SUP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2020 47,102 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS BARS AT REAR ON PASSENGER FLOOR. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 47,096 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CHASSIS BARS AT REAR ON PASSENGER FLOOR. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 46,141 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all coil springs corroded

exhaust front pipe/cat poor condition

fuel tank and straps poor condition, corroded

heavy corrosion to suspension components

heavy underbody corrosion

rear brake discs very poor condition

Fail 17 Jul 2019 46,141 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

all coil springs corroded

exhaust front pipe/cat poor condition

fuel tank and straps poor condition, corroded

heavy corrosion to suspension components

heavy underbody corrosion

rear brake discs very poor condition

Pass 10 Jul 2018 44,916 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 44,906 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 42,768 miles

exhaust poor condition

under body corroded but not holed

Fail 12 Jul 2017 42,768 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust poor condition

under body corroded but not holed

Pass 5 Jul 2016 39,076 miles

suspension knocks

heavy corrosion to underbody

Offside Front outer c,v gaiter poor condition

Offside Rear brake disc poor condition

Offside Rear tyre uneven wear,heavy cracks in sidewalls and tread

all brake flexys poor condition (corroded

all coil springs poor condition

both front amber indicator bulbs just acceptable

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to fuel tank straps/lines/filter

front abs rings poor condition (corroded

heavy corrosion to suspension components

Fail 5 Jul 2016 39,076 miles

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

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

Offside Front outer c,v gaiter poor condition

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc poor condition

Offside Rear tyre uneven wear,heavy cracks in sidewalls and tread

all brake flexys poor condition (corroded

all coil springs poor condition

both front amber indicator bulbs just acceptable

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to fuel tank straps/lines/filter

front abs rings poor condition (corroded

heavy corrosion to suspension components

heavy corrosion to underbody

suspension knocks

Fail 27 Jul 2015 36,945 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion to front abs rings

corrosion to fuel filter

corrosion to rear brake discs

corrosion to suspension components

fuel tank straps poor condition

slight suspension knocks

underbody corrosion

Pass 27 Jul 2015 36,945 miles

corrosion to front abs rings

corrosion to fuel filter

corrosion to rear brake discs

corrosion to suspension components

fuel tank straps poor condition

slight suspension knocks

underbody corrosion

Pass 21 Jul 2014 34,372 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jul 2013 31,048 miles

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

brake fluid level low

corrosion to petrol tank straps

front brake discs poor condition

heavy corrosion to suspension components

heavy underbody corrosion

n/s/f wheel centre cap missing

Pass 22 Jul 2013 31,048 miles

brake fluid level low

corrosion to petrol tank straps

front brake discs poor condition

heavy corrosion to suspension components

heavy underbody corrosion

n/s/f wheel centre cap missing

Pass 24 Jul 2012 28,023 miles

exhaust poor condition

front brake discs poor condition

heavy corrosion to suspension components

heavy underbody corrosion

Fail 23 Jul 2012 28,019 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

all brake discs poor condition

brake fluid level low

exhaust poor condition

heavy corrosion to suspension components

heavy underbody corrosion

rear brake pads wearing low

rear brakes sticking slightly

Pass 27 Jul 2011 24,124 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 24,124 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 19,647 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2010 19,647 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 15,852 miles

both number plates poor condition

exhaust poor condition

surface rust to front brake pipes

Pass 4 Aug 2008 14,672 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight cracks on offsidefront tyre

Pass 21 Jun 2007 14,020 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 12,828 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2005 11,438 miles

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

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

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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W853 SUP is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 W853 SUP, 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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W853 SUP is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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