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W479 XNK

2000 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

109,456 mi
Last recorded109,456 miles
Recorded on20 May 2014
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW479 XNK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2014 109,456 miles

o/s/f to rear metal brake pipe corroded at the rear sction

Fail 20 May 2014 109,456 miles

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

o/s/f to rear metal brake pipe corroded at the rear sction

Pass 14 May 2013 98,894 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2012 90,966 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2012 90,962 miles

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 17 May 2011 82,945 miles

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

os r upper brake pipe corroded

Pass 12 May 2010 75,949 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 11 May 2010 75,945 miles

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

Front Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

engine management light on during test

Pass 29 Apr 2009 67,038 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

engine management light on during test

Pass 16 May 2008 61,837 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 56,101 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 56,101 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2006 50,440 miles

Driverside wheel has very slight movement in steering arm

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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W479 XNK is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 W479 XNK, 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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W479 XNK is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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