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W883 PWP

2000 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

121,838 mi
Last recorded121,838 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW883 PWP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2015 121,838 miles

nearside & offside front headlamps deteriorating

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 17 Mar 2014 114,991 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 114,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 113,726 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 112,432 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 112,432 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 109,139 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 102,525 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 102,525 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 96,291 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 96,291 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 88,073 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 824,086 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s,n/s rear tyre,s to old replice soon

Pass 27 Mar 2007 824,086 miles

o/s,n/s rear tyre,s to old replice soon

Pass 21 Mar 2006 67,890 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 67,890 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 67,890 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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W883 PWP is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,588cc 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 W883 PWP, 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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W883 PWP is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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