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W341 SJU

2000 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1855cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

168,510 mi
Last recorded168,510 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW341 SJU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,855cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 168,510 miles

General corrosion to underbody, suspension/coil springs and brake pipes

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 167,808 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 166,073 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt And offside rear ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 166,063 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt And offside rear ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 160,569 miles

Nearside Rear metal brake pipe - corroding

Offside Front suspension anti roll bar link - worn

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

centre exhaust section - leak @ joint

headlamp switch - weak

Pass 2 Feb 2018 155,227 miles

Front tyres worn low

headlamp switch weak

Fail 22 Jan 2018 155,224 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking metal brake pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front tyres worn low

coolant leak

headlamp switch weak

Pass 22 Nov 2014 152,285 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2014 152,279 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

no rear seat fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2010 150,385 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs slightly worn and pitted

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 138,213 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 137,634 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3) DANGEROUS

Fail 6 Jun 2008 120,799 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 120,799 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2007 103,275 miles

Nearside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 May 2007 103,275 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 85,332 miles

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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W341 SJU is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,855cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 W341 SJU, 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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W341 SJU is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 14 April 2000.

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