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W554 SBC

2000 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,598 mi
Last recorded80,598 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW554 SBC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2017 80,598 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2017 80,591 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 74,140 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 68,637 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 62,745 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 57,336 miles

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

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

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

slight perishing to n/s/f brake hose

Pass 1 Mar 2013 57,336 miles

slight perishing to n/s/f brake hose

Pass 8 Mar 2012 56,973 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 52,900 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 49,005 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 44,762 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 39,803 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 39,326 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 34,120 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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W554 SBC is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 W554 SBC, 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 W554 SBC registered?

W554 SBC is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W554 SBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W554 SBC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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