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W979 MWJ

2000 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1855cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,614 mi
Last recorded141,614 miles
Recorded on2 May 2015
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW979 MWJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,855cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2015 141,614 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 141,610 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 134,869 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 128,618 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 128,583 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust system fouling on offside rear anti roll bar

Pass 27 Feb 2012 121,885 miles

3 x marker lights not working

corrosion to rear exhaust flange

crack to front number plate

o/s/f tyre bold inner edge + n/s/f worn inner edge

rear brake pipes previously greased

rear lower control arm outer bushes separating

rear upper control arms inner bushes heavily worn/weakening

windscreen delaminating + small chip

Fail 27 Feb 2012 121,885 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

3 x marker lights not working

corrosion to rear exhaust flange

crack to front number plate

o/s/f tyre bold inner edge + n/s/f worn inner edge

rear brake pipes previously greased

rear lower control arm outer bushes separating

rear upper control arms inner bushes heavily worn/weakening

windscreen delaminating + small chip

Pass 9 Mar 2011 120,790 miles

both front and nearside rear marker lights not working

both front tyres wear to inner edges

both lower engine torque mounts torn/splitting

both rear lower and upper control arms bushes seperating/deteriorating

both rear tyres starting to wear uneven inner edges

rear exhaust flange corroded/getting weak

some corrosion rear discs

surface corrosion rear brake pipes

windscreen chipped and starting to delaminate

Fail 9 Mar 2011 120,790 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

both front and nearside rear marker lights not working

both front tyres wear to inner edges

both lower engine torque mounts torn/splitting

both rear lower and upper control arms bushes seperating/deteriorating

both rear tyres starting to wear uneven inner edges

nearside front brake hose deteriorating

offside front wiper blade split

rear exhaust flange corroded/getting weak

some corrosion rear discs

surface corrosion rear brake pipes

windscreen chipped and starting to delaminate

Pass 11 Mar 2010 118,952 miles

both front brake hoses starting to perish

both rear lower control arms outer bushes weak

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

both rear upper control arms inner bushes seperating/weakening

exhaust rear flange joint corroded/getting weak

rear indicators fading

Pass 9 Mar 2009 107,035 miles

3 x marker lights not working

corrosion to rear exhausrt flange

front brake discs worn /getting thin

perishing to front brake hoses -espically n/s/f

rear indicators fading colour slightly

rear lower control arms outer bushes separating/weakening

Pass 12 Mar 2008 99,507 miles

both front marker lights not working

both rear lower control arms outer bushes deteriorating

nearside rear marker light not working

offside front tyre getting low on tread

some wear front discs

Pass 22 Mar 2007 91,667 miles

nearside marker lights inop

rear lower control arms outer bushes deteriorating

rear lower engine mount deteriorating

wear to front brake discs

Pass 29 Mar 2006 85,208 miles

both nearside bumper marker lights not working

both rear lower control arms outer bushs starting to seperate

cracking to front registration plate

some handbrake travel

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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W979 MWJ is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,855cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W979 MWJ, 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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W979 MWJ is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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