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W889 HJW

2000 Volvo S40

Beige Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2017
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

152,682 mi
Last recorded152,682 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW889 HJW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 152,682 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 151,487 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear anti roll bar link ball joint leaking grease

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake disc metal back plates corroded

front brake pipes slightly corroded

front end damaged

oil leak

rear exhaust corroded on joint

rear fuel pipes corroded

under body corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2015 151,475 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

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

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear anti roll bar link ball joint leaking grease

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake disc metal back plates corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

front brake pipes slightly corroded

front end damaged

oil leak

rear exhaust corroded on joint

rear fuel pipes corroded

under body corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2014 139,702 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front fog lamp broken

Fail 23 Oct 2014 139,702 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front fog lamp broken

Pass 15 Oct 2013 129,058 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Oct 2013 129,002 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 122,323 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front indicators and side repeaters starting to discolour

nearside headlight image poor. lens broken and condensation

offside front wiper blade split at end

Fail 22 Sep 2012 122,318 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front indicators and side repeaters starting to discolour

nearside headlight image poor. lens broken and condensation

offside front wiper blade split at end

Fail 8 Oct 2011 116,242 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s headlight lens cracked

n/s/r brake binding

Pass 8 Oct 2011 116,242 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s headlight lens cracked

n/s/r brake binding

Pass 15 Oct 2010 110,224 miles

nearside headlight pattern

Fail 13 Oct 2010 110,222 miles

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

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

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

nearside headlight pattern

Pass 10 Oct 2009 105,457 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

general exhaust corrosion

n/s/f fog light inop and lense cracked

Fail 10 Oct 2009 105,457 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

general exhaust corrosion

n/s/f fog light inop and lense cracked

Pass 18 Oct 2008 98,832 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front wipers slow to clear screen

Fail 18 Oct 2008 98,832 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front wipers slow to clear screen

Pass 29 Sep 2007 91,754 miles

nearside rear indicator starting to fade

offside front coil spring corroded

offside front tyre has a nail in tread

Fail 29 Sep 2007 91,754 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside rear indicator starting to fade

offside front coil spring corroded

offside front tyre has a nail in tread

Pass 19 Oct 2006 85,102 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 85,066 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 5 Oct 2006 84,949 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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W889 HJW is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Beige with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W889 HJW, 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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W889 HJW is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 July 2000.

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