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W307 EOL

2000 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

81,464 mi
Last recorded81,464 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2014
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW307 EOL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Apr 2014 81,464 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 77,181 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 77,153 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 72,134 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 72,132 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 66,227 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 66,227 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 58,345 miles

number plates slightly deteorated

Fail 8 Mar 2010 58,324 miles

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

number plates slightly deteorated

Pass 6 Apr 2009 56,366 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 56,366 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 52,524 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 45,548 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 39,108 miles

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

Offside 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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W307 EOL is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W307 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 W307 EOL registered?

W307 EOL is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 6 March 2000.

Is W307 EOL safe to buy?

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