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W402 TLK

2000 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,001 mi
Last recorded62,001 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW402 TLK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 62,001 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

offside rear wheel rim damaged

Fail 3 Jun 2025 61,985 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Fuel pipe insecure FUEL FILTER INSECURE (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

offside rear wheel rim damaged

Pass 25 Jun 2024 57,557 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 45,331 miles

Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 43,614 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 43,605 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 31,802 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 27,180 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 21,499 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front disc slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre outer wall cracking

offside rear tyre outer wall cracking

Fail 17 Dec 2010 21,499 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front disc slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre outer wall cracking

offside rear tyre outer wall cracking

Pass 1 May 2009 20,430 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 19,618 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 18,032 miles

Hand brake excess travel.

Pass 2 Feb 2006 17,225 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 17,225 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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W402 TLK 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 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 W402 TLK, 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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W402 TLK is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 July 2000.

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