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W402 PHH

2000 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,125 mi
Last recorded127,125 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW402 PHH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2015 127,125 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2015 127,105 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 121,687 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 121,687 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 114,699 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 109,166 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 109,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 102,809 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 88,329 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 88,328 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 66,186 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 43,088 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 43,088 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 37,487 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 32,025 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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W402 PHH is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 W402 PHH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W402 PHH registered?

W402 PHH is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 March 2000.

Is W402 PHH safe to buy?

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