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W971 AJO

2000 Volvo S40

Beige Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

118,042 mi
Last recorded118,042 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW971 AJO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 118,042 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 118,042 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 105,554 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all around 4 (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Jan 2018 105,554 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid x2 side (8.2.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all around 4 (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jul 2017 105,548 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 105,528 miles

Centre Rear exhaust system has temporary repair system structual secure

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread water marks (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 99,526 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

slight blow and corrosion on exhaust

slight damage nearside body sill

Pass 4 Jun 2014 92,046 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

damage to nearside body sill

rear tyres perishing and going out of shape

slight corrosion on exhaust

Fail 3 Jun 2014 92,038 miles

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

damage to nearside body sill

rear tyres perishing and going out of shape

slight corrosion on exhaust

Pass 25 Jun 2013 86,066 miles

slight corrosion on exhaust

Pass 20 Jun 2012 83,179 miles

Cracking to both rear tyres

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 78,367 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

adv condition of wiper blades.

Pass 29 Jun 2010 74,767 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 69,923 miles

rear brake pads nearing limit

Fail 15 Jun 2009 69,918 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake pads nearing limit

Pass 12 Jun 2008 63,034 miles

front brake hoses starting to perish

Pass 25 Jun 2007 54,905 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 48,638 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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W971 AJO is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Beige with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W971 AJO, 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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W971 AJO is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 June 2000.

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