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W86 TRP

2000 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

115,028 mi
Last recorded115,028 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2015
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW86 TRP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2015 115,028 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres perished and cracked and worn on inner edges

brake servo giving slight reduced performance

Fail 5 Feb 2015 115,028 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres perished and cracked and worn on inner edges

fouling inside steering column

Pass 7 Feb 2014 104,333 miles

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

drivers seat belt starting to fray on edges

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge very close to exposing cords

Fail 7 Feb 2014 104,333 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

drivers seat belt starting to fray on edges

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge very close to exposing cords

Fail 31 Jan 2014 104,298 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 96,077 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

o/s/r side light marker not working

Fail 23 Jan 2013 95,911 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

o/s/r side light marker not working

Pass 19 Dec 2011 86,008 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2011 85,885 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

unable to test n/s/r wheel bearing due to brake binding

Pass 14 Sep 2010 74,496 miles

as on original test [contact vosa]

Fail 6 Sep 2010 74,217 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

1/ slight play n/s/f anti roll bar link 2/front tyres worn on inner edges 3/front pads worn

Pass 25 Aug 2009 61,386 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 51,858 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 51,858 miles

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

1.o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge 2.o/s/r tyre perished 3.rear brake pads low

Pass 28 Aug 2007 44,784 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 37,329 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 33,745 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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W86 TRP 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 58.8%.

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 W86 TRP, 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 W86 TRP registered?

W86 TRP is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 June 2000.

Is W86 TRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W86 TRP shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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