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V301 PPU

2000 Volvo S40

White Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,008 mi
Last recorded119,008 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV301 PPU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 119,008 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing spring cup (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush trailing link arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing spring cup (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush trailing link arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 May 2018 118,899 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing spring cup (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush trailing link arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing spring cup (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush trailing link arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 111,557 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake has slight bind

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

oil filter wet

Fail 11 Oct 2016 111,557 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall, when tyre has load on it (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged 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)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear brake has slight bind

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

oil filter wet

Pass 18 Oct 2014 79,299 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 75,783 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2013 75,770 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 72,935 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre appears to have been run flat

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 69,545 miles

rear tyre sidewall damage

Pass 13 Oct 2010 66,350 miles

Nearside rear metal brake pipe has slight corrosion.

Pass 23 Oct 2009 60,112 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 60,112 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 54,579 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 50,047 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 43,557 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 37,289 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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V301 PPU is a 2000 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V301 PPU, 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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V301 PPU is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 9 November 2000.

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