MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
186,249 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both front tyres wearing on inners
brake pedal rubber worn
corrosion to rear brake discs
corrosion to various metal brake pipes
dent on tail gate
eml warning lamp on dash
n/s/r wheel centre cap missing
o/s/f bumper marker light in/op
rear anti-roll bar bushes worn
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
both front tyres wearing on inners
brake pedal rubber worn
corrosion to rear brake discs
corrosion to various metal brake pipes
dent on tail gate
eml warning lamp on dash
n/s/r wheel centre cap missing
o/s/f bumper marker light in/op
rear anti-roll bar bushes worn
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
service light on noise on engine all brake discs lipped and worn exhaust corroding rear tyres wearing on edges
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
service light on noise on engine all brake discs lipped and worn exhaust corroding rear tyres wearing on edges
damage on alloys n/s/f center cap missing damage on boot front brake discs lipped and worn front tyres starting to wear on edges rear discs lipped exhaust rusting coil springs rusting
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
damage on alloys n/s/f center cap missing damage on boot front brake discs lipped and worn front tyres starting to wear on edges rear discs lipped exhaust rusting coil springs rusting
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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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W987 HBJ is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 W987 HBJ, 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 W987 HBJ registered?
W987 HBJ is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 March 2000.
Is W987 HBJ safe to buy?
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