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W929 DWT

2000 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,423 mi
Last recorded96,423 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW929 DWT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2012 96,423 miles

All rear suspension rubber are badly perished

Engine management light is on indicating there is a frault

N/S/F tyre is perished

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear tyres are badly perished

Fail 9 Aug 2012 96,374 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e) DANGEROUS

All rear suspension rubber are badly perished

Engine management light is on indicating there is a frault

N/S/F tyre is perished

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear tyres are badly perished

Pass 25 Aug 2011 87,924 miles

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

surface rust on b\discs,eng MIL lamp on.

Fail 24 Aug 2011 87,924 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

surface rust on b\discs,eng MIL lamp on.

Pass 14 Jun 2010 86,586 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

offside rear inner side lamp not working

Fail 10 Jun 2010 86,548 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

offside rear inner side lamp not working

Pass 8 Jun 2009 82,238 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front no plate deteriorating

Fail 5 Jun 2009 82,232 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front no plate deteriorating

Pass 6 Jun 2008 77,759 miles

OIL LEAK

Fail 6 Jun 2008 77,759 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

OIL LEAK

Pass 16 May 2007 72,944 miles

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

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

Fail 14 May 2007 72,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 67,834 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 67,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

both rear indicators starting to loose their colour

engine oil level close to min

o/s wiper blade starting to split

slight damage to drivers seat belt webbing

small stone chip in windscreen

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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W929 DWT is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 W929 DWT, 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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W929 DWT is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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