MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,189 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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
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
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
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
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
exaust [rear flange] corroded
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
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.
Outer sills have plastic covers,Not allowing a full inspection of outer sills
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.
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)
both registration plates slightly deteriorated.
washer jets partialy blocked.
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.
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.
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
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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W97 SPW is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 March 2000.
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