MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,413 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
nearside rear, front to rear brake pipe corroded (not too excess)
offside front brake pipe corroded (not too excess)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside rear, front to rear brake pipe corroded (not too excess)
offside front brake pipe corroded (not too excess)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
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W278 DJO is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 W278 DJO, 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 W278 DJO registered?
W278 DJO is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 August 2000.
Is W278 DJO safe to buy?
The MOT history for W278 DJO shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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