MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,626 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
exhaust rusty
rear pads low
exhaust rusty
rear pads low
nearside and offside rear trailing arm link arm bushes in poor condition
exhaust rusty
front discs rusty
front tyres low on tread
n/s/r lamp holder in poor condition
o/s/f & n/s/r marking lights out
rear discs rusty
rear pads getting low
rear suspension tie arm bushes worn
exhaust system rusty
very slight gearbox oil leak from n/s driveshaft
rear suspension tie bar bushes slightly worn
rear link arm bushes perished
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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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W701 SBL is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 W701 SBL, 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 W701 SBL registered?
W701 SBL is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2000.
Is W701 SBL safe to buy?
The MOT history for W701 SBL shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does W701 SBL have outstanding finance?
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