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W944 HOB

2000 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

122,863 mi
Last recorded122,863 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW944 HOB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2014 122,863 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

f/n/s fog light broken

n/s wing mirror outer cover missing

Fail 18 Mar 2014 122,863 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

f/n/s fog light broken

n/s wing mirror outer cover missing

Pass 26 Mar 2013 120,942 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

buckle to f/o/s brake disc

covers fitted to outer sills

damage to f/n/s fog light

damage to f/o/s indicator & r/o/s light lenses

r/n/s tyre close to limit 2mm & bald on inner edge

spare tyre flat

travel on hand brake

Fail 26 Mar 2013 120,942 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

buckle to f/o/s brake disc

covers fitted to outer sills

damage to f/n/s fog light

damage to f/o/s indicator & r/o/s light lenses

r/n/s tyre close to limit 2mm & bald on inner edge

spare tyre flat

travel on hand brake

Pass 26 Mar 2012 119,304 miles

Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

covers fitted to outer sills

f/n/s foglight broken

r/n/s tyre wearing low 3mm & worn on inner edge

slight buckle in f/o/s brake disc

Pass 25 Mar 2011 117,762 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

covers fitted to outer sills

spare tyre flat

Fail 25 Mar 2011 117,762 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

both rear brake discs worn

covers fitted to outer sills

spare tyre flat

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 26 Mar 2010 116,040 miles

Spare tyre defective

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s handbrake caliper lever starting to sieze

travel on handbrake

Fail 22 Mar 2010 116,040 miles

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

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

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 (1.1.5c)

Spare tyre defective

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

o/s handbrake caliper lever starting to sieze

travel on handbrake

Pass 19 Mar 2009 114,364 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

cannot open r/o/s door

travel on handbrake

Fail 19 Mar 2009 114,364 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

cannot open r/o/s door

travel on handbrake

Pass 14 Mar 2008 112,785 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

sump guard fitted

Fail 13 Mar 2008 112,785 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

r/o/s tyre wearing low 3mm

sump guard fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2007 105,434 miles

bonnet release cable requires replacing

both front lower joint dust covers split

covers fitted to outer sills

r/n/s tyre close to limit 2mm

slight damage f/n/s wheel rim

travel on foot brake

Fail 22 Mar 2007 105,434 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bonnet release cable requires replacing

both front lower joint dust covers split

covers fitted to outer sills

r/n/s tyre close to limit 2mm

slight damage f/n/s wheel rim

travel on foot brake

Fail 27 Mar 2006 97,307 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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)

covers fitted to outer sills

sump guard fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2006 97,307 miles

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

covers fitted to outer sills

sump guard fitted

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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W944 HOB is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 W944 HOB, 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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W944 HOB is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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