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W194 YKM

2000 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,727 mi
Last recorded100,727 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2014
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW194 YKM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2014 100,727 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 100,726 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2012 88,347 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

osr park brake effort lowerthan ns

Pass 28 Nov 2012 88,347 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

osr park brake effort lowerthan ns

Fail 9 Dec 2011 80,836 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 80,836 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 74,315 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2010 74,315 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 70,269 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 66,218 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 50,992 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 34,043 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 21,252 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 20,961 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 20,961 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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W194 YKM is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 W194 YKM, 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 W194 YKM registered?

W194 YKM is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 May 2000.

Is W194 YKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W194 YKM shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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