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W897 URP

2000 Volvo S40

White Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

145,995 mi
Last recorded145,995 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2016
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW897 URP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2016 145,995 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlights look dull but seem to have a ok pattern

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LEGAL LIMIT 195/55R15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak around gearbox diff

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Feb 2016 145,753 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Brake fluid on min mark

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Headlights look dull but seem to have a ok pattern

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak around gearbox diff

Pass 12 Feb 2015 138,148 miles

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

rear b/discs in poor condition

Pass 14 Feb 2014 130,849 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 124,515 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 115,828 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 115,825 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 105,815 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 105,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 16 Jan 2010 88,895 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 77,882 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 77,882 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 77,055 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 69,969 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 62,108 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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W897 URP is a 2000 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 W897 URP, 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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W897 URP is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 March 2000.

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