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W593 KUD

2000 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

193,487 mi
Last recorded193,487 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW593 KUD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 193,487 miles

coolant leak

oil leak

Pass 17 May 2016 188,641 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak

Pass 15 May 2015 184,970 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Apr 2014 182,240 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 182,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2014 181,985 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 176,170 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 167,530 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 167,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 166,070 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 166,059 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2010 152,540 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 27 May 2010 152,539 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2009 136,874 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 124,795 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 124,795 miles

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

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2007 106,462 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 84,656 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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W593 KUD is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W593 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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W593 KUD is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 March 2000.

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