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S40 PJD

2000 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,487 mi
Last recorded90,487 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS40 PJD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2012 90,487 miles

205/50/16 X 4

BOTH HEADLAMP WIPERS TORN

OUTER SILLS PLASTIC COVERS

R-TAX EXPIRES=30/9/12

T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Fail 17 Jul 2012 90,487 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

205/50/16 X 4

BOTH HEADLAMP WIPERS TORN

OUTER SILLS PLASTIC COVERS

R-TAX EXPIRES=30/9/12

T/BELT & SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 15 Jul 2011 84,446 miles

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

offside/nearside front brake discs wearing thin

offside/nearside rear brake discs s/worn

unable to check outer sills fully due to covers

Fail 14 Jul 2011 84,446 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

offside/nearside front brake discs wearing thin

offside/nearside rear brake discs s/worn

unable to check outer sills fully due to covers

Pass 21 Jul 2010 79,533 miles

1 N/S washer jet inop.

N/S/R Non obligtory position light inop.

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2010 79,533 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

1 N/S washer jet inop.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/S/R Non obligtory position light inop.

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 73,607 miles

front brakes imbalanced, hand brake travel, exhaust rusty, n/s front anti roll bar link, rear pads wearing thin, discs rusty

Pass 13 Mar 2008 65,016 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 64,177 miles

moise from engine

n/s/r tyre inner edge wear

Fail 12 Oct 2006 58,537 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 58,537 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 54,469 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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S40 PJD is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 S40 PJD, 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 S40 PJD registered?

S40 PJD is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2000.

Is S40 PJD safe to buy?

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