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W349 MKU

2000 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,544 mi
Last recorded103,544 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2015
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW349 MKU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2015 103,544 miles

oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2015 103,544 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2014 101,227 miles

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

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

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

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

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2014 101,227 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

rear fuel filter corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2013 97,988 miles

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

exhaust system slightly blowing at joint

fuel filter corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2012 94,342 miles

middle exhaust box corroded and part loose inside

Fail 13 Jun 2012 94,335 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

middle exhaust box corroded and part loose inside

Pass 25 May 2011 89,392 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 May 2010 84,747 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 84,731 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 May 2009 76,655 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 76,645 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 27 May 2008 66,641 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 May 2008 66,636 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2007 55,706 miles

1)chunk out of o/s/f tyre (outersidewall)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 46,591 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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W349 MKU is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 W349 MKU, 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 W349 MKU registered?

W349 MKU is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 March 2000.

Is W349 MKU safe to buy?

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