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W945 OJB

2000 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

45,181 mi
Last recorded45,181 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW945 OJB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 45,181 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside body trim loose

Rear both side metal brake pipes from failure have been cleaned , treated and now appear to be satisfactory but still carry slight corrosion.

both side rear suspension arm bushes worn

Fail 18 May 2017 44,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside body trim loose

both side rear suspension arm bushes worn

Pass 19 May 2016 41,619 miles

Headlamp lenses deteriorating but not seriously effecting beam image

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

Fail 19 May 2016 41,619 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Headlamp lenses deteriorating but not seriously effecting beam image

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 40,874 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 11 Dec 2013 40,108 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 23 May 2012 37,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear tyre has surface cracks in sidewalls

Pass 23 May 2012 37,578 miles

nearside rear tyre has surface cracks in sidewalls

Pass 18 May 2011 35,688 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 35,688 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 May 2010 33,530 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 31,348 miles

both number plates starting to deteriorate currently still legal.

Pass 14 May 2008 28,343 miles

both number plates starting to deteriorate currently satisfactory.

Fail 14 May 2008 28,343 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both number plates starting to deteriorate currently satisfactory.

Pass 23 May 2007 25,101 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 21,519 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 21,519 miles

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

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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W945 OJB is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 W945 OJB, 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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W945 OJB is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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