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W541 RUX

2000 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

143,477 mi
Last recorded143,477 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW541 RUX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 143,477 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 5 May 2016 143,477 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 138,330 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 138,330 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 132,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 132,704 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 127,406 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 May 2012 121,661 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 116,189 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2010 112,038 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 105,437 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2009 105,437 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 100,507 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 94,243 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 88,088 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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W541 RUX is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 W541 RUX, 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 W541 RUX registered?

W541 RUX is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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