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W859 KVL

2000 Volvo S40

Yellow Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

153,190 mi
Last recorded153,190 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW859 KVL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 153,190 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CROSSMEMBER ENGINE/GEARBOX SUPPORT DEFORMED SECURE AT TIME OF TEST ONLY (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 151,889 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 150,730 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 150,730 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 146,593 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 141,840 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 136,032 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 130,395 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2012 124,716 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 119,883 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2010 109,392 miles

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

Screw in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Apr 2008 108,701 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2008 108,701 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 101,631 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 95,032 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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W859 KVL is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Yellow with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 W859 KVL, 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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W859 KVL is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 August 2000.

Is W859 KVL safe to buy?

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