2000 Volvo S40 1.8L Petrol · W104 PBB
2000 Volvo S40 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2000. Recorded mileage 136,924 miles. MOT expired on 19 May 2010.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 May 2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Aug 2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,924 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W104 PBB Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 13/07/2010
- 136,924 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W104 PBB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Volvo S40 (W104 PBB) between February 2007 and July 2010.
The record contains 3 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 13 July 2010 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”.
W104 PBB Mileage History
- 07/02/2007108,886 mi
- 07/02/2007108,886 mi
- 23/01/2008114,769 mi+5,883 mi
- 10/03/2009120,699 mi+5,930 mi
- 20/05/2009120,719 mi+20 mi
- 13/07/2010136,924 mi+16,205 mi
Average of roughly 8,179 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volvo S40 (Gen 1)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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- Front suspension bush and top mount wearModerate
Wishbone bushes, drop links and top mounts wear steadily on UK roads, leaving the S40 noisy at the front and less settled at motorway speeds.
- ABS module and speed signal faultsModerate
ABS control units and related wiring can fail intermittently, bringing warning lights, lost speed signal and awkward-to-diagnose electrical gremlins.
- Rear arch and sill corrosionSerious
Rust around the rear arches, sill ends and lower body mounts is a major reason otherwise usable S40s fail MOTs or become uneconomical to save.
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