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W354 VKG

2000 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,019 mi
Last recorded48,019 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW354 VKG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 48,019 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2017 48,019 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2016 46,536 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

OIL LEAK

OSR WHEEL BINDING SLIGHTLY

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

UNABLE TO SEE BRAKE PADS THROUGH WHEELS

Fail 25 May 2016 46,536 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

OIL LEAK

OSR WHEEL BINDING SLIGHTLY

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

UNABLE TO SEE BRAKE PADS THROUGH WHEELS

Pass 28 May 2015 45,661 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

OSR WHEEL BINDING SLIGHTLY?

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

Oil leak

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

UNABLE TO SEE BRAKE PADS THROUGH FRONT OR REAR WHEELS

Fail 27 May 2015 45,648 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

OSR WHEEL BINDING SLIGHTLY?

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

Oil leak

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

UNABLE TO SEE BRAKE PADS THROUGH FRONT OR REAR WHEELS

Pass 29 May 2014 44,743 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 43,777 miles

UNABLE TO SEE BRAKE PADS THROUGH WHEELS

Pass 23 May 2012 42,635 miles

BATTERY INSECURE

UNABLE TO SEE BRAKE PADS THROUGH WHEEL TRIMS

Fail 31 May 2011 41,673 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 41,673 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 37,271 miles

Front Number plate damaged

Pass 28 May 2009 35,639 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 33,988 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 33,988 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 16 May 2007 30,212 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2007 30,212 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 27,816 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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W354 VKG is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 W354 VKG, 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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W354 VKG is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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