MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,266 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
nearside bumper lamp missing front
nearside front fog lamp missing
offside bumper lamp missing front
Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
front bumper damaged
nearside bumper marker missing
nearside fog lamp missing
offside bumper marker missing
Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
front bumper damaged
nearside bumper marker missing
nearside fog lamp missing
offside bumper marker missing
Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Centre Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
front no plate stained still legible 20 metres
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
nearside rear tyre wearing slightly uneven on inner edge
nearside rear tyre wearing slightly uneven on inner edge
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W873 CVW is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,588cc 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 W873 CVW, 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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W873 CVW is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 March 2000.
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