MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,329 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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both front discs inside edges corroded
brake fluid on both front calipers but not leaking
front antiroll bar distorted/bent
right front mcpherson strut top mount incorrectly installed
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
both front discs inside edges corroded
brake fluid on both front calipers but not leaking
front antiroll bar distorted/bent
right front mcpherson strut top mount incorrectly installed
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
ANTIROLL BAR LOOKS DISTORTED
Offside top spring mount incorrectly installed.orientation is incorrect
Nail in offside rear tyre
nearside rear running lamp not working
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nail in offside rear tyre
nearside rear running lamp not working
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)
both bottom ball joint dust boots cracking
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)
Offside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
offside anti roll bar mount missing and insecure
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Brake disc surfaces slightly corroded
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Brake disc surfaces slightly corroded
Nail in n/s/r tyre
Off side front tyre under inflated sidewalls very soft
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
offside headlight lens cracked
Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front number plate starting to delaminate
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
offside front lens cracked
offside rear tyre starting to crack on sidewall
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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W895 XGF is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 W895 XGF, 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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What year was W895 XGF registered?
W895 XGF is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 March 2000.
Is W895 XGF safe to buy?
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