MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,175 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
front brake pads getting low
slight surface corrosion to rear of front to rear brake pipes
front brake pads getting low
slight surface corrosion to rear of front to rear brake pipes
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake pedel rubber has a split in it, but still has its non slip
main light switch has no click stop positions.ie the lights could be knocked to the off position whilst driving,all lights work.i suggest replacement
Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake pedel rubber has a split in it, but still has its non slip
main light switch has no click stop positions.ie the lights could be knocked to the off position whilst driving,all lights work.i suggest replacement
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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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W138 SJU is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,855cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 W138 SJU, 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 W138 SJU registered?
W138 SJU is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 May 2000.
Is W138 SJU safe to buy?
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