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W581 CPU

2000 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

112,691 mi
Last recorded112,691 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2012
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW581 CPU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2012 112,691 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 108,115 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 103,136 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2009 98,064 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 92,876 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 92,876 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 88,359 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 88,359 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 76,883 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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W581 CPU is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W581 CPU, 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 W581 CPU registered?

W581 CPU is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 17 March 2000.

Is W581 CPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W581 CPU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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