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X103 KNV

2000 Volvo S40

Purple Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

157,767 mi
Last recorded157,767 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX103 KNV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 157,767 miles

Underside very rusty

Fail 10 Nov 2020 157,756 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Underside very rusty

Pass 16 Nov 2019 157,422 miles

underside rusty

Pass 16 Nov 2018 157,152 miles

underside rusty in places

Pass 16 Nov 2017 156,764 miles

1 rear exhaust rubber broken

underside rusty in places

Pass 25 Nov 2016 156,507 miles

underside rusty in places

Fail 16 Nov 2016 156,486 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front tyre tread close to wear bars

underside rusty in places

Pass 17 Nov 2015 155,939 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front brake pipe very rusty

offside front brake pipe very rusty

underside rusty in places

Pass 1 Dec 2014 153,121 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 1 Dec 2014 153,121 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 148,689 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nsf tyre is worn low on outer edge.

Fail 2 Dec 2013 148,689 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nsf tyre is worn low on outer edge.

Pass 26 Nov 2012 142,685 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 137,076 miles

N/S FRONT TYRE WORN 2 mm TREAD DEPTH ON OUTER EDGE .......

Fail 30 Nov 2011 137,076 miles

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

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

N/S FRONT TYRE WORN 2 mm TREAD DEPTH ON OUTER EDGE .......

Fail 6 Dec 2010 131,979 miles

NSF brake flexible pipe insecure due to attachment clip missing on strut.

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 131,979 miles

NSF brake flexible pipe insecure due to attachment clip missing on strut.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 126,205 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 121,397 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 121,394 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 115,014 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2007 115,014 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 108,816 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 13 Dec 2005 98,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2005 98,106 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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X103 KNV is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 X103 KNV, 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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X103 KNV is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 December 2000.

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