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W539 KUD

2000 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

144,095 mi
Last recorded144,095 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW539 KUD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2016 144,095 miles

both head light images poor on limit

n/s/f shock damp

n/s/r anti roll bar d bush worn

Fail 16 Mar 2016 144,094 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 135,954 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 135,954 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 129,011 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2014 129,009 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 122,195 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2013 122,194 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 115,898 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2012 115,898 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 108,839 miles

center exhaust corroded

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 19 Mar 2011 108,839 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 102,794 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2010 102,794 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 97,558 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 92,051 miles

front discs and pads well worn

some light screen sratches

Pass 8 Mar 2007 84,957 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2006 76,485 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

rear indicators faded on limit

Pass 10 Mar 2006 76,485 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

rear indicators faded on limit

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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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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