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W701 SBL

2000 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,626 mi
Last recorded110,626 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2015
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW701 SBL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2015 110,626 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 110,626 miles

exhaust rusty

rear pads low

Pass 14 Apr 2014 104,804 miles

nearside and offside rear trailing arm link arm bushes in poor condition

Pass 15 Apr 2013 99,506 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 93,669 miles

exhaust system rusty

very slight gearbox oil leak from n/s driveshaft

Pass 27 Apr 2011 88,914 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 86,379 miles

rear suspension tie bar bushes slightly worn

Pass 29 Apr 2009 82,787 miles

rear link arm bushes perished

Pass 24 Apr 2008 77,778 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 77,778 miles

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)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 71,962 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 65,865 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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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.

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