2000 Volvo S40 1.9L Petrol · W727 AJO
2000 Volvo S40 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 12 Jun 2000. Recorded mileage 112,047 miles. MOT expired on 18 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,047 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W727 AJO Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 17/07/2024
- 112,047 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 18 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W727 AJO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Volvo S40 (W727 AJO) between July 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 July 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))”; “Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))”.
W727 AJO Mileage History
- 18/07/2022101,080 mi
- 17/07/2023106,498 mi+5,418 mi
- 20/07/2023106,515 mi+17 mi
- 17/07/2024112,047 mi+5,532 mi
Average of roughly 5,488 miles per year across 4 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: Poor
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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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