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W533 XKN

2000 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

98,924 mi
Last recorded98,924 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2012
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW533 XKN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2012 98,924 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Feb 2012 98,921 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Feb 2011 86,711 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 86,711 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 79,390 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Mar 2010 79,390 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 71,258 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 71,258 miles

Front Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Rear Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 60,842 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 52,489 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 52,489 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Feb 2006 43,762 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 43,762 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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W533 XKN is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 W533 XKN, 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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W533 XKN is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 4 March 2000.

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