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V559 LGK

2000 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1855cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,130 mi
Last recorded158,130 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV559 LGK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,855cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 158,130 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 157,793 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 157,793 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 153,443 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 153,116 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 149,261 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 145,234 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 141,367 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 138,309 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 29 Sep 2014 138,309 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 134,909 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 131,427 miles

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Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 128,348 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Sep 2011 128,348 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 125,035 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 120,491 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 115,074 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 109,179 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 102,711 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 102,711 miles

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

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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V559 LGK is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,855cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V559 LGK, 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 V559 LGK registered?

V559 LGK is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 January 2000.

Is V559 LGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for V559 LGK shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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