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W537 BOE

2000 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

134,827 mi
Last recorded134,827 miles
Recorded on2 May 2014
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW537 BOE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2014 134,827 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 125,876 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 125,876 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 118,121 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 118,121 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 109,842 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 109,842 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 102,422 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 102,422 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 91,019 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 80,734 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 68,019 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 55,988 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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W537 BOE is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W537 BOE, 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 W537 BOE registered?

W537 BOE is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W537 BOE safe to buy?

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