MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,008 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Hazard warning switch faulty sticky (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
N/S/F Steering Arm Has Slight Play
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
N/S/F Steering Arm Has Slight Play
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
rear registration plate started delaminating
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
rear registration plate started delaminating
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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W947 VLO is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 W947 VLO, 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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W947 VLO is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 June 2000.
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