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W154 VLO

2000 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

214,490 mi
Last recorded214,490 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW154 VLO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2015 214,490 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2015 214,449 miles

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 213,229 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2013 212,040 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2012 210,666 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 21,066 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

air bag light on

Pass 10 Aug 2011 208,804 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2010 206,602 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2009 204,306 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 184,432 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2007 150,235 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 141,155 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 141,155 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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W154 VLO is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 W154 VLO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W154 VLO registered?

W154 VLO is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 March 2000.

Is W154 VLO safe to buy?

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