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W909 PPR

2000 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

154,596 mi
Last recorded154,596 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW909 PPR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 154,596 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 154,510 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 151,607 miles

Both front lower swivel boots in poor condition but not currently allowing ingress of water or dirt.

Nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall and is worn near to wear indicators.

Offside front tyre nearing wear indicators.

Offside rear tyre perishing/cracking in sidewall.

Rear exhaust joint to rear silencer in very poor condition and blowing slightly.

nearside headlamp is in poor condition but lens secure at time of test.

Fail 26 Mar 2015 151,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both front lower swivel boots in poor condition but not currently allowing ingress of water or dirt.

Nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall and is worn near to wear indicators.

Offside front tyre nearing wear indicators.

Offside rear tyre perishing/cracking in sidewall.

Rear exhaust joint to rear silencer in very poor condition and blowing slightly.

Pass 1 Apr 2014 148,712 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 145,647 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 145,647 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 139,263 miles

Nearside steering rack gaitor inner retainer loose.

Offside front indicator fading to white to limit.

Offside rear suspension arm lateral link arm bushes deteriorating.

Offside rear wheel inner rim buckled.

Some damage to nearside front wheel rim and tyre outer sidewall.

Pass 4 Apr 2011 131,716 miles

Minor damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall.

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

Slight play in a ball joint on front anti roll bar nearside link rod.

Pass 9 Apr 2010 119,484 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front + rear wheels different but same on same axle

front tyres starting to perish

nearside rear side marker not working.

Fail 29 Mar 2010 119,034 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

nearside rear side marker not working.

nearsise steering rack gaitor inner clip loose.

Pass 27 Mar 2009 107,091 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 94,737 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 86,119 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 69,052 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2006 69,052 miles

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

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

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.

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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W909 PPR is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 W909 PPR, 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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W909 PPR is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 May 2000.

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