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W301 EOL

2000 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,622 mi
Last recorded113,622 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2012
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW301 EOL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2012 113,622 miles

Exhaust system slightly corroded from clamp joint (rear), however is not leaking

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 20 Feb 2012 113,619 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust system slightly corroded from clamp joint (rear), however is not leaking

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 105,932 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 94,970 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 84,232 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 84,232 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators 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)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 73,100 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2007 73,100 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 63,020 miles

Nearside Rear 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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W301 EOL is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 W301 EOL, 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 W301 EOL registered?

W301 EOL is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 3 March 2000.

Is W301 EOL safe to buy?

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