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L4 YTD

2000 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,909 mi
Last recorded121,909 miles
Recorded on13 May 2021
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL4 YTD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 May 2021 121,909 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure fell off on seat (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front fog light insecure

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

eml on pre july 2003

Fail 26 Apr 2021 121,220 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting lower sill corner (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower wing excessively corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 109,095 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 12 Jan 2019 94,921 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 93,341 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 91,645 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 90,141 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edges

Pass 10 Mar 2015 88,417 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 86,220 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 84,085 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 81,680 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 79,046 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 74,816 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 74,816 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre out of shape

Pass 6 Mar 2009 68,372 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 61,647 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 56,491 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 49,001 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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L4 YTD is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L4 YTD, 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 L4 YTD registered?

L4 YTD is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 April 2000.

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