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W692 KFW

2000 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2016
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

141,785 mi
Last recorded141,785 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW692 KFW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2016 141,785 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill /wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill / wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment os and ns front (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre has been run flat ,has sidewall damage, starting to perish and crack badly and worn to limit ,advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% 1 of 2 not working (1.1.A.3c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flange badly corroded and nuts missing system still secure and not blowing (7.1.2)

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt os and ns front lower ,advise replacement of ns (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened os and ns rear (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement os and ns rear (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os and ns rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt os and ns (2.2.C.1c)

brake discs slightly corroded

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

ns front tyre starting to perish and crack badly

Pass 9 Oct 2015 138,198 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment os and ns front (2.5.A.1c)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt os and ns front lower (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement os and ns rear (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os and ns rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit os rear tyre wearing badly on inner edge ,worn to limit starting to perish and crack, advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

brake readings fluctuating slightly

car has been stood and brake discs slightly corroded

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil level low

ns headlight slightly damp inside

plastic sill covers fitted

rear exhaust flange badly corroded

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Oct 2015 138,198 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment os and ns front (2.5.A.1c)

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt os and ns front lower (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement os and ns rear (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive os and ns rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit os rear tyre wearing badly on inner edge ,worn to limit starting to perish and crack, advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

brake readings fluctuating slightly

car has been stood and brake discs slightly corroded

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

engine oil level low

ns headlight slightly damp inside

plastic sill covers fitted

rear exhaust flange badly corroded

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Oct 2015 138,193 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre pressure low,wearing badly on inner edge worn to limit and starting to perish and crack ,advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

all coil springs corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened car has been stood and all discs slightly corrosded (3.5.1i)

engine oil level low

os and ns front lower ball joint rubber boots deteriorated

rear exhaust flange badly corroded

rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Fail 21 Sep 2015 138,189 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened top mount worn badly and spring top mount fouling shockabsorber damping rod (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge worn to limit and starting to perish and crack ,advise replacement

all coil springs corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened car has been stood and all discs slightly corrosded (3.5.1i)

engine oil level low

os and ns front lower ball joint rubber boots deteriorated

rear exhaust flange badly corroded

rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 22 Aug 2014 133,403 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2014 133,403 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Aug 2013 128,886 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 128,886 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 125,765 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 125,765 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 119,611 miles

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

both head light adjusters broken

damage to o/s/r

Fail 23 Aug 2011 119,611 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both head light adjusters broken

damage to o/s/r

Pass 12 Aug 2010 108,933 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 108,933 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 27 Aug 2009 95,915 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 95,915 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 84,600 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 68,980 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 57,023 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 50,472 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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W692 KFW is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 W692 KFW, 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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W692 KFW is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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