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W97 SPW

2000 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

101,189 mi
Last recorded101,189 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2021
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW97 SPW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2021 101,189 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced front n/s o/s headlamps on dipped beam [dull] (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam front n/s headlight [dull] on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

little reserve travel in handbrake

showing signs of surface rust on under side of vehicle body

Pass 21 Jul 2020 100,567 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/f floor area has surface rust , not excessive

sills and rear wheelarches have surface rust

Fail 21 Jul 2020 100,567 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

o/s/f floor area has surface rust , not excessive

sills and rear wheelarches have surface rust

Pass 24 Apr 2019 94,888 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 94,888 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2018 85,363 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 85,363 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 78,862 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2017 78,862 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 72,743 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 72,743 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 65,301 miles

exaust [rear flange] corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2014 61,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 58,344 miles

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

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges.

front screen delaminating around extreme edges, outside wiper sweep.

rear brakes squeeking.

service lamp is on .

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

washer jets partialy blocked.

Pass 14 Mar 2012 55,465 miles

Outer sills have plastic covers,Not allowing a full inspection of outer sills

Pass 31 Mar 2011 52,182 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside front brake disc has a rust ring in centre of inner face

Outer sills have plastic covers, Not allowing a full inspection of outer sills

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

windscreen starting to delaminate at n/s lower corner.

Fail 28 Mar 2011 52,163 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside front brake disc has a rust ring in centre of inner face

Outer sills have plastic covers, Not allowing a full inspection of outer sills

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 48,239 miles

both registration plates slightly deteriorated.

washer jets partialy blocked.

Pass 19 Mar 2009 44,505 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both registration plates slightly deteriorated.

both washer jets partially blocked.

o/s rear brake binding slightly.

Pass 27 Mar 2008 40,712 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both registration plates slightly deteriorated.

o/s rear brake binding slightly.

Pass 27 Mar 2007 34,927 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

front and rear registration plates deteriorated

Pass 23 Mar 2006 29,108 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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W97 SPW is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 W97 SPW, 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 W97 SPW registered?

W97 SPW is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is W97 SPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W97 SPW shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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