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W902 SOU

2000 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

82,832 mi
Last recorded82,832 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW902 SOU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2012 82,832 miles

both rear indicators starting to display white light

both rear trailing arms upper track arm bushes splitting.

corrosion on both rear brake disc surfaces

n/s/f wiper blade starting to split but still clearing screen

o/s/f tyre wearing on both inner and outter tread edges

Fail 1 Aug 2012 82,832 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

both rear indicators starting to display white light

both rear trailing arms upper track arm bushes splitting.

corrosion on both rear brake disc surfaces

n/s/f wiper blade starting to split but still clearing screen

o/s/f tyre wearing on both inner and outter tread edges

Fail 7 Jul 2011 74,874 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 74,874 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 65,583 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 65,583 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 58,235 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 58,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 54,870 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 54,869 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 49,927 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

non obligatory lamp innop o/s/r.

Pass 6 Jun 2006 44,267 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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W902 SOU 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 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W902 SOU, 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 W902 SOU registered?

W902 SOU is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W902 SOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W902 SOU shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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