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W337 MKU

2000 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

168,801 mi
Last recorded168,801 miles
Recorded on16 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW337 MKU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 May 2016 168,801 miles

oil leak

Fail 14 May 2016 168,801 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

Pass 21 May 2015 149,811 miles

Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

plastic sill covers not allowing full inspection

Fail 16 May 2015 149,591 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

plastic sill covers not allowing full inspection

Pass 12 May 2014 128,944 miles

engine light stays on

front shocker top beqaring slight dried

Fail 12 May 2014 128,944 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine light stays on

front shocker top beqaring slight dried

Pass 21 May 2013 108,341 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coundnt view outter sills due to side kit

slight noise on front suspension when driving

Fail 21 May 2013 108,341 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coundnt view outter sills due to side kit

slight noise on front suspension when driving

Pass 1 May 2012 93,024 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 93,024 miles

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

discs started to wear

slight oil leak

slight play on both side front links and d bushs

Fail 20 Apr 2011 90,271 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 90,271 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 85,285 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 85,282 miles

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2009 80,512 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 74,569 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 74,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2007 69,347 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 57,595 miles

air bag light on

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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W337 MKU is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 W337 MKU, 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 W337 MKU registered?

W337 MKU is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 March 2000.

Is W337 MKU safe to buy?

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