MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,095 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both head light images poor on limit
n/s/f shock damp
n/s/r anti roll bar d bush worn
Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
both head light images poor on limit
front pads getting low
hand brake travel very high
n/s/f shock damp
n/s/r anti roll bar d bush worn
o/s wiper arm hitting on bonnet when opened
head light aims images poor on limit
n/s/r tyre low, has 2 nails in it
play in n/s/r anti roll bar d bush
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
head light aims images poor on limit
n/s/r tyre low, has 2 nails in it
play in n/s/r anti roll bar d bush
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
N/S rear tyre getting low and perished inbetween tread
Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
both front tyres worn on inner edges
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
N/S rear tyre getting low and perished inbetween tread
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
both front tyres worn on inner edges
Exhaust corroded at rear
Headlamp wipers in poor condition
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
o/s headlamp image poor
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust corroded at rear
Headlamp wipers in poor condition
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear anti-rollbar end link bushes worn
Wipers poor
o/s headlamp image poor
o/s/r tyre well worn on edges
centre exhaust corroded
n/s/f cv boot perished
o/s/r tyre very low on edges
rear pads getting low
strut top mounts noisey when lock to lock check
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
centre exhaust corroded
n/s/f cv boot perished
o/s/r tyre very low on edges
rear pads getting low
strut top mounts noisey when lock to lock check
center exhaust corroded
n/s/r tyre perished
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
center exhaust corroded
n/s/r tyre perished
o/s/r tyre has a nail in it
cut in o/s/r tyre no cords appear to be showing
engine noisey
n/s/f tyre worn on edges
n/s/r tyre worn uneven on inner edge
some corrosion to o/s/r floor pan
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
cut in o/s/r tyre no cords appear to be showing
engine noisey
n/s/f tyre worn on edges
n/s/r tyre worn uneven on inner edge
some corrosion to o/s/r floor pan
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
corrosion to n/s/r inner panel
front brake discs possibly under manu fac spec unable to verify needs further investigation
front brake pads appear to be getting low
n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape
o/s/f tyre under inflated
front discs and pads well worn
some light screen sratches
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
o/s/r stabilising bar outer bush in poor condtion
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
both front tyres worn on inner edges
rear indicators faded on limit
both front tyres worn on inner edges
rear indicators faded on limit
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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W539 KUD is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 W539 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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W539 KUD is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 April 2000.
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