MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,439 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Oil leak
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
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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W556 DUB is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 W556 DUB, 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 W556 DUB registered?
W556 DUB is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 March 2000.
Is W556 DUB safe to buy?
The MOT history for W556 DUB shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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