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W904 SOU

2000 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,362 mi
Last recorded133,362 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2011
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW904 SOU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2011 133,362 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2011 133,257 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 122,408 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 111,395 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2009 111,371 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2008 100,985 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 100,985 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2007 89,145 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 30 May 2006 78,241 miles

Front brake imbalance 22%(fails if above 25%)

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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W904 SOU is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W904 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W904 SOU registered?

W904 SOU is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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The MOT history for W904 SOU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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