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W863 CVX

2000 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

144,342 mi
Last recorded144,342 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2013
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW863 CVX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2013 144,342 miles

Engine management lamp on

N/s outer cv gaiter seriously deteriorated & on the brink of breaking

N/s rear disc badly scored, o/s corroded, worn & lipped

N/s rear stabiliser bar-bush perishing (where marked)

Rear bumper & front spoiler trim are loose

Sills not viewed due to trims

Fail 9 Nov 2013 144,342 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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Engine management lamp on

N/s outer cv gaiter seriously deteriorated & on the brink of breaking

N/s rear disc badly scored, o/s corroded, worn & lipped

N/s rear stabiliser bar-bush perishing (where marked)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear bumper & front spoiler trim are loose

Sills not viewed due to trims

Pass 29 Oct 2012 129,109 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 129,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Coolant leak

Pass 29 Oct 2011 116,471 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2011 116,471 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 5 May 2010 112,647 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 112,647 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 97,986 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 97,986 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 75,863 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 75,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 75,252 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 Jun 2006 66,897 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 66,897 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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W863 CVX is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 W863 CVX, 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 W863 CVX registered?

W863 CVX is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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