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W541 SMO

2000 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

81,378 mi
Last recorded81,378 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW541 SMO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 81,378 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 77,412 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 77,406 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 72,487 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2017 72,487 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 70,308 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 70,308 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 68,935 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slightly discoloured n/s/r indicator bulb

Pass 27 Jun 2014 67,584 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 65,665 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 64,522 miles

advise o/s/f tyre 2mm on the outer edge

advise slight lip front discs

strong advise front screen chipped zone a

strong advise o/s/r tyre 2mm on the edges and 3mm on the centyre 3/4 also many small cuts

Fail 18 Jun 2012 64,527 miles

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

advise o/s/f tyre 2mm on the outer edge

advise slight lip front discs

strong advise front screen chipped zone a

strong advise o/s/r tyre 2mm on the edges and 3mm on the centyre 3/4 also many small cuts

Pass 18 Jul 2011 63,126 miles

advise handbrake efforts low

advise slight lip front discs

strong advise front screen chipped zone a close to the limit also chipped zone b

strong advise o/s/r tyre on 2-3mm on the centre 3/4 and 2mm inner edge

Pass 15 Jul 2010 60,934 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 60,933 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

advise front screen chipped zone a under the limit

advise o/s/r tyre close to the tread wear markers

advise parking brake efforts low

Pass 24 Jun 2009 57,856 miles

advise front screenchipped zone a close to limit

advise o/s/r wheel is binding sligtly

advise rear no plate delaminating and appearance poor

advise rear tyres getting worn close to tread wear markers and 2-3mm on edges

Pass 9 Jul 2008 54,832 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r outer side light not working

Fail 9 Jul 2008 54,832 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r outer side light not working

Pass 4 Apr 2007 48,231 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 43,358 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 SMO is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SMO, 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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W541 SMO is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 April 2000.

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