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W894 BHJ

2000 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

92,177 mi
Last recorded92,177 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2018
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW894 BHJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2018 92,177 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 92,177 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 91,297 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 90,070 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 88,957 miles

Rear brake pads appear to be wearing low

Fail 18 Nov 2015 88,950 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system fouling anti roll bar link arm fouling suspension sub frame on full lock (2.2.D.2a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cords damaged and visable (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear brake pads appear to be wearing low

Pass 21 Oct 2014 87,121 miles

minor oil leaks

Pass 21 Nov 2013 84,849 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2012 82,871 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 81,339 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 79,740 miles

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

offside rear tyre outer wall perishing

Pass 15 Sep 2009 78,219 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 77,265 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre heavily perished & starting to crack on the sidewall area of the tyre but not yet deep enough to expose any inner cords.

Fail 25 Nov 2008 77,265 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside rear tyre heavily perished & starting to crack on the sidewall area of the tyre but not yet deep enough to expose any inner cords.

Pass 26 Nov 2007 75,876 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre worn slightly out of shape.

Pass 28 Nov 2006 74,468 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 72,581 miles

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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W894 BHJ is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W894 BHJ, 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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W894 BHJ is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 March 2000.

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