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W883 SRR

2000 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2020
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

166,233 mi
Last recorded166,233 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW883 SRR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 166,233 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 166,232 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear lens broken (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 161,958 miles

emissions erratic on fast idle

Fail 17 Aug 2018 161,958 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

emissions erratic on fast idle

Pass 21 Aug 2017 156,148 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 149,073 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2016 149,073 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 142,158 miles

Child seat fitted obstructing full check of adult belt.

Corrosion to most brake pipes

Nearside Rear Track arm bushes worn but do not have excessive play

Offside Rear Track arm bushes worn but do not have excessive play

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 142,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Child seat fitted obstructing full check of adult belt.

Corrosion to most brake pipes

Nearside Rear Track arm bushes worn but do not have excessive play

Offside Rear Track arm bushes worn but do not have excessive play

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 137,190 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2014 137,190 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 127,586 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 127,586 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 122,095 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 115,743 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 115,743 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 111,465 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 111,465 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2009 108,398 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 108,398 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 104,766 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 101,049 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 96,722 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2005 90,518 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2005 90,518 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

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 SRR is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SRR, 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 SRR is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 July 2000.

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