MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,510 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
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))
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
Front tyres worn low
headlamp switch weak
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
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
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)
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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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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