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W993 BKM

2000 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

110,107 mi
Last recorded110,107 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW993 BKM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2014 110,107 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 110,107 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 104,783 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2013 104,783 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2012 100,572 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 100,572 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 92,534 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 92,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 86,212 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2009 79,388 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 72,015 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 72,015 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 64,218 miles

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

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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W993 BKM is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 W993 BKM, 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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W993 BKM is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 4 September 2000.

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