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W571 YKK

2000 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

100,257 mi
Last recorded100,257 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW571 YKK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2013 100,257 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

offside front tyre has kerb mark

offside rear brake back plate corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2012 96,373 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front number plate backing lifting

offside rear backplate corroded

rear numbedr plate backing lifting

whole exhaust system corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2012 96,373 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

front number plate backing lifting

offside rear backplate corroded

rear numbedr plate backing lifting

whole exhaust system corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2012 96,289 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear brake protecter back plate deteriorated/corroded

reg plates deteriorated

Pass 30 Jun 2011 92,700 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

both reg plates deteriorated

metalic noise from engine

offside rear brake backplate in poor condition

rear brake discs in poor condition/corroded/worn

rear brake pads worn low - also signs of overheating apparent on offside rear

rear suspension tie bars - some wear in bushes

reg plate lamp dim

Pass 5 Jul 2010 86,584 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

n/s headlight stays on when in side light position

n/s inner side light inop

n/s/r tyre distorted

n/s/r tyre side wall damaged and cuts to treads

no. plates delaminating

rear brake discs corroded/worn

spare tyre flat

Pass 1 Jul 2009 74,379 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Spare tyre defective

both no.plates deteriorating

Fail 1 Jul 2009 74,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Spare tyre defective

both no.plates deteriorating

Pass 10 Jul 2008 62,409 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 62,409 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2007 51,379 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 43,891 miles
Pass 13 May 2005 35,676 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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W571 YKK is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc 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 W571 YKK, 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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W571 YKK is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 May 2000.

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