MOT Status
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87,337 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & offside (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & offside (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center and rear (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front (6.1.2 (a))
Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
rear exhaust joint corroded and weak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
rear exhaust joint corroded and weak
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W531 RRU is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 W531 RRU, 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 W531 RRU registered?
W531 RRU is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 December 2000.
Is W531 RRU safe to buy?
The MOT history for W531 RRU shows 31 tests with a 67.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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