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W954 PPH

2000 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

107,325 mi
Last recorded107,325 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW954 PPH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2017 107,325 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Apr 2017 107,319 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 May 2016 101,999 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 101,999 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 99,395 miles

chips in windscreen

Fail 28 Apr 2015 99,384 miles

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

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

chips in the windscreen

Pass 1 May 2014 97,157 miles

chip in the windscreen

nearside front tyre is worn on the outer edge

Fail 1 May 2014 97,157 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

chip in the windscreen

nearside front tyre is worn on the outer edge

Pass 1 May 2013 94,897 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 92,235 miles

chip in the windscreen

Fail 30 Apr 2012 92,235 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

chip in the windscreen

Pass 28 Apr 2011 90,096 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air bag light on

play in offside front top mount

Fail 26 Apr 2011 90,095 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Play in offside front top mounting.

Rear brake discs are in poor condition.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 87,299 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 84,571 miles

Airbag light on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Apr 2009 84,571 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Airbag light on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 82,718 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Apr 2008 82,718 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Apr 2007 81,267 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight corrosion to o/s/rear brake disc

Pass 19 Apr 2007 81,267 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight corrosion to o/s/rear brake disc

Pass 27 Apr 2006 79,502 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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W954 PPH is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W954 PPH, 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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W954 PPH is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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