MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,190 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Screw in nearside rear tyre
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
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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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What year was W859 KVL registered?
W859 KVL is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 August 2000.
Is W859 KVL safe to buy?
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