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W708 SRH

2000 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

119,320 mi
Last recorded119,320 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW708 SRH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2017 119,320 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

coolant leak

Fail 18 Jul 2017 119,264 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play inner steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel bead rim badly distorted inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

coolant leak

Pass 6 Jul 2016 109,648 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 109,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 98,725 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2014 87,377 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 87,112 miles

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 75,471 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 70,984 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 67,129 miles

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

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

Nearside front antiroll bar lower link joint fouling on subframe on lock to lock check

Nearside front tyre worn on the edges

Part of offside rear side light not working

Pass 22 Jul 2011 67,129 miles

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

Nearside front antiroll bar lower link joint fouling on subframe on lock to lock check

Nearside front tyre worn on the edges

Part of offside rear side light not working

Pass 22 Jul 2010 62,198 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 56,795 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 12 Jul 2008 50,849 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 43,410 miles

front headlamps dim / exhaust corroded / rear discs slightly scored

Pass 10 Jul 2006 36,155 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 32,285 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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W708 SRH is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 W708 SRH, 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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W708 SRH is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 March 2000.

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