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V887 LKN

2000 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

192,488 mi
Last recorded192,488 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2011
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV887 LKN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2011 192,488 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 192,487 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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 Jan 2010 186,335 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 186,334 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 176,589 miles

nearside handbrake effort slightly low

nearside rear tyre worn low,bald on inner edge in raised tread area and cracked on outer sidewall

offside headlamp glass cracked

slight damage to nearside of windscreen

Pass 14 Dec 2007 155,530 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 135,331 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 135,304 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2005 125,585 miles

stone hole in o/s/f head lamp n/s indicator repeater lamp loose both front fog lamps cracked front and rear indicator bulbs starting to go white front and rear n.o plates starting to deteriorate (backings comming away)

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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V887 LKN is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 V887 LKN, 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 V887 LKN registered?

V887 LKN is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 January 2000.

Is V887 LKN safe to buy?

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