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W38 KFU

2000 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,027 mi
Last recorded49,027 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2012
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW38 KFU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2012 49,027 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 49,027 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 43,030 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 37,897 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 33,605 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 30,175 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 26,869 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 22,690 miles

rear registration plate slight deterioration

Pass 29 Jun 2005 18,873 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2005 18,821 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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W38 KFU is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W38 KFU, 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 W38 KFU registered?

W38 KFU is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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The MOT history for W38 KFU shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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