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W854 HJW

2000 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

96,998 mi
Last recorded96,998 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW854 HJW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2016 96,998 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 93,729 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)

Fail 19 Sep 2015 93,690 miles

Nearside Steering retaining device missing trackrod end (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering retaining device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

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)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 85,165 miles

both rear upper and lower contol arms bushes weak - recommend replace

corrosion to both rear brake backplates

corrosion to rear exhaust flange

corrosion/blistering to nearside rear wheel arch

rear registration plate delaminating

repeaters fading

slight front brake imbalance

slight play nearside front anti roll bar link

some corrosion to both rear chassis/inner sills

surface corrosion nearside rear brake pipe

Fail 20 Sep 2014 85,028 miles

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

both rear upper and lower contol arms bushes weak - recommend replace

corrosion to both rear brake backplates

corrosion to rear exhaust flange

corrosion/blistering to nearside rear wheel arch

rear registration plate delaminating

repeaters fading

slight front brake imbalance

slight play nearside front anti roll bar link

some corrosion to both rear chassis/inner sills

surface corrosion nearside rear brake pipe

Pass 21 Sep 2013 78,591 miles

3 x marker lights not working

both rear upper control arms inner bushes heavily worn

front brake discs worn / getting thin

front wipers splitting

n/s/r brake pipe corroding

rear exhaust flange heavly corroded

rear lower control arms outer bushes separating

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 17 Sep 2012 71,365 miles

n/s/r brake pipe corroded/pitting

rear exhaust flange corrding

rear number plate delaminating

rear upper/lower control arm bushes separating/weak - recommned replace soon

some brake judder front and rear

some corrosion to n/s/r wheel arch

wear to front + rear brake discs

Pass 7 Oct 2011 65,408 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear lower control arms inner bushes seperating/weak

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion/bodywork to nearside rear wheel arch

nearside front drive shaft inner joint worn/play?? - recommend investigate

rear registration plate delaminating

some corrosion to rear discs

some judder both rear foot brakes

surface corrosion to rear brake pipes

vvt pulley noisey

Fail 1 Oct 2011 65,045 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear lower control arms inner bushes seperating/weak

both rear upper control arms inner bushes seperating

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion/bodywork to nearside rear wheel arch

nearside front drive shaft inner joint worn/play?? - recommend investigate

rear registration plate delaminating

some corrosion to rear discs

some judder both rear foot brakes

surface corrosion to rear brake pipes

vvt pulley noisey

Pass 18 Sep 2010 58,659 miles

brake pedal slightly soft

perishing to o/s/f tyre + cut to side wall

rear brake pads getting low?

rear indicators fading slightly

separating to rear control arm bushes

slight perishing to front brake hoses

wear to brake discs

Fail 18 Sep 2010 58,659 miles

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

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

brake pedal slightly soft

perishing to o/s/f tyre + cut to side wall

rear brake pads getting low?

rear indicators fading slightly

separating to rear control arm bushes

slight perishing to front brake hoses

wear to brake discs

Pass 12 Oct 2009 52,540 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 52,540 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 48,400 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 48,400 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 44,324 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 38,493 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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W854 HJW is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 W854 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.

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What year was W854 HJW registered?

W854 HJW is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 June 2000.

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The MOT history for W854 HJW shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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