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W594 CUA

2000 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2016
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

120,184 mi
Last recorded120,184 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW594 CUA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2015 120,184 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside regitration light slightly dim

offside headlight has a poor beam pattern

offside rear floor in poor condition

underside of vehicle has slight corrosion

Pass 10 Nov 2014 101,459 miles

both headlights have a poor beam pattern

coil springs corroded

Pass 6 May 2014 86,050 miles

offside front track rod end duct slightly deterioted

offside front tyre in poor condition

offside headlight has a poor beam pattern

poor repairs to brake pipes

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2013 73,001 miles

Offside headlamp aim slightly low

Under vehicle structure slightly corroded

Pass 7 May 2013 54,035 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

front gearbox mount in poor condition/slightly cracked

offside rear wheel arch in poor condition

poor repair to brake pipes

Pass 22 Nov 2012 44,793 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 38,374 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 33,110 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 33,017 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all rubber bushes slightly worn

Fail 10 Mar 2011 32,985 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all rubber bushes slightly worn

Pass 17 Mar 2010 31,870 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 30,847 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 29,123 miles

Both inner rear brake pipes starting to deteriorate

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 27,706 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 27,706 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 25,819 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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W594 CUA is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 W594 CUA, 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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W594 CUA is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 March 2000.

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