MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,647 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Nearside front lower and slower. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear of front to rear pipe is corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear of front to rear pipe is corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire Jumper hose from fuel filler pipe to fuel tank. (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded and pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside front anti-roll bar link fouling on subframe.
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/50/16 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Both rear tyres out of shape
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Both rear tyres out of shape
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front anti-roll bar link touching sub-frame
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front anti-roll bar link touching sub-frame
Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Engine oil level not to maximum.
Nearside front and offside front tyres sidewalls damaged.
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Service due warning lamp illuminated.
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Engine oil level not to maximum.
Nearside front and offside front tyres sidewalls damaged.
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Service due warning lamp illuminated.
Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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W952 VGN is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,855cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 W952 VGN, 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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W952 VGN is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 March 2000.
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