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X81 NWR

2000 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

92,998 mi
Last recorded92,998 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX81 NWR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 92,998 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 86,366 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 86,268 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 78,019 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front suspension top mount bearing stiff

Offside Front strut top bearing stiff

exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2024 78,019 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front suspension top mount bearing stiff

Offside Front strut top bearing stiff

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2023 74,478 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread borderline pass (0.1 (b))

Offside Front brake back plate holed and corroded

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both n/s and o/s inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s upper and lower control rods (bushes deteriorating) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

center exhaust silencer deteriorating (secure and no leaks) outer skin

Pass 5 Jan 2022 69,983 miles

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

Offside Front brake back plate holed and corroded

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

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s upper and lower control rods (bushes deteriorating) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre exhaust silencer deteriorating (outer skin)

Pass 21 Dec 2020 66,152 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring touching inside wheel arch

Fail 21 Dec 2020 66,152 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring touching inside wheel arch

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 60,536 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 54,830 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 54,829 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front/rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front/rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 46,362 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides main front to rear brake pipes close to fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 46,362 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides main front to rear brake pipes close to fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 37,989 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 20,099 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 15,561 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 15,442 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 15,175 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 14,844 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 14,841 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 14,464 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 14,094 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 13,592 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 12,868 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 12,078 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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X81 NWR is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X81 NWR, 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 X81 NWR registered?

X81 NWR is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 September 2000.

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