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W522 KUD

2000 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

108,529 mi
Last recorded108,529 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW522 KUD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2019 108,529 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 106,771 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 106,765 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2016 104,140 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 104,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 100,581 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 100,581 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 96,990 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 96,990 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 94,480 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 94,480 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 89,493 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 83,291 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 76,013 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 76,013 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 69,417 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 66,805 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)

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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W522 KUD is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 W522 KUD, 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 W522 KUD registered?

W522 KUD is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 March 2000.

Is W522 KUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for W522 KUD shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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