MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,372 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak
Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
corrosion to underside
nearside wing mirror glass missing centre mirror fitted
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
battery insecure
coolant low
exhaust deteriorating
general corroion
unable to see front and rear pad
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
bonnet release handle broken
both rear brake discs heavily worn and corroded
both rear link arm rubber bushes delaminating
offside front tyre 2mm of tread approx
offside rear marker light inoperative
offside rear tyre 3mm of tread on inner edge
rear number plate delaminating
timing belt??
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak
bonnet release handle broken
both rear brake discs heavily worn and corroded
both rear link arm rubber bushes delaminating
offside front tyre 2mm of tread approx
offside rear marker light inoperative
offside rear tyre 3mm of tread on inner edge
rear number plate delaminating
timing belt??
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front coil springs corroded
front and rear numberplate delaminated
front washers not sprayin fully
middle and rear exhaust corroded
no oil on dipstick
oil leak from engine
rear stabiliser link rods bushes perished and cumin apart
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front coil springs corroded
front and rear numberplate delaminated
front washers not sprayin fully
middle and rear exhaust corroded
no oil on dipstick
oil leak from engine
rear stabiliser link rods bushes perished and cumin apart
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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)
both reg plates condition poor
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
front and rear number plates slightly delaminated
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
front and rear number plates slightly delaminated
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W961 VLP is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 W961 VLP, 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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What year was W961 VLP registered?
W961 VLP is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2000.
Is W961 VLP safe to buy?
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