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W281 PRA

2000 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,266 mi
Last recorded65,266 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2013
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW281 PRA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2013 65,266 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2012 61,211 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 61,211 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 57,002 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2010 51,792 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 51,792 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 43,810 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 36,385 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2008 36,385 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 26,551 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 23,508 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 23,508 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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W281 PRA is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W281 PRA, 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 W281 PRA registered?

W281 PRA is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W281 PRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W281 PRA shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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