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W938 DWT

2000 Volvo S40

Purple Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

97,402 mi
Last recorded97,402 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW938 DWT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2021 97,402 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fuel tank slightly loose tank straps corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

fuel filter corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2021 97,402 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing has sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fuel tank slightly loose tank straps corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

fuel filter corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2020 94,847 miles

Engine bay covers are fitted to the vehicle

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs are pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 94,814 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Tie-rod mount on sub frame is excessively corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Engine bay covers are fitted to the vehicle

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs are pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Topped washer fluid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 91,039 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 90,997 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 80,325 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2017 78,452 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 75,062 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2016 75,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2015 72,175 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 69,086 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 66,055 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 62,858 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 60,234 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 56,954 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 52,182 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 48,066 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 42,905 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 38,089 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 34,645 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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W938 DWT is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 W938 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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What year was W938 DWT registered?

W938 DWT is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 July 2000.

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