MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,869 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
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)
o/side front tyre is right on the legal limit
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
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)
o/side front tyre is right on the legal limit
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Handbrake nearside has a slightly reduced effort
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Handbrake nearside has a slightly reduced effort
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W708 KUD is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 W708 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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What year was W708 KUD registered?
W708 KUD is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 April 2000.
Is W708 KUD safe to buy?
The MOT history for W708 KUD shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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