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V890 LKN

2000 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

96,162 mi
Last recorded96,162 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV890 LKN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2017 96,162 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Inner cv boot split. (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From flexi towards caliper. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From flexi towards fuel tank. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Upper arm inner bush unbonded. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From flexi towards caliper. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From flexi towards fuel tank. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded From flexi to inner wing. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Door mirror glass missing.

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Flatspot to inner rim. (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded From flexi towards inner wing. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Upper arm inner bush. (2.4.G.2)

Rear N/S and O/S anti roll bar "D" bushes some wear.

Pass 12 Jul 2016 90,377 miles

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

rear brake don't go up and down together

Fail 11 Jul 2016 90,376 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

rear brake don't go up and down together

Pass 3 Jul 2015 833,100 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust corroded

vehicle running gear in varous stage of corrosion

Fail 1 Jul 2015 833,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust corroded

vehicle running gear in varous stage of corrosion

Pass 27 Jun 2014 76,916 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 76,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2013 67,415 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jun 2013 670,400 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 59,565 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jun 2012 59,565 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 545,505 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2011 54,505 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 46,082 miles

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 1 Jun 2010 46,082 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 11 May 2009 41,814 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 41,814 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 May 2008 39,529 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 39,529 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 37,974 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 34,661 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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V890 LKN is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 V890 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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V890 LKN is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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