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X112 KBM

2000 Volvo S40

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,612 mi
Last recorded129,612 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX112 KBM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 129,612 miles

1)Brake pedal rubber split /wear.(2)Nearside front indicator lens been taped up

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint knocks advise replace (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front trop strut bearing worn

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear lens damaged been taped up no effecting lights

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Nov 2016 129,525 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken part missing (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light lens damaged (1.2.1e)

1)Brake pedal rubber split /wear.(2)Nearside front indicator lens been taped up

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint knocks advise replace (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front trop strut bearing worn

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Oct 2015 122,984 miles

(1)Slight oil leak.(2)Offside front indicator lens damaged.

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread advise replace (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Fail 29 Oct 2015 122,984 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

(1)Slight oil leak.(2)Offside front indicator lens damaged.

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread advise replace (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside upper and lower (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

Pass 31 Oct 2014 115,799 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside rear lamp been taped.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak, wiper blades slight smear.

Fail 29 Oct 2014 115,798 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside rear lamp been taped.

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 108,832 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 106,261 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 103,483 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2010 94,742 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 83,630 miles

4 hub caps fitted

eng oil on min

hand brake req att o/s rear

Fail 9 Sep 2009 83,630 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e) DANGEROUS

4 hub caps fitted

eng oil on min

hand brake req att o/s rear

Pass 2 Oct 2008 74,698 miles

4 hub caps fitted eng oil low

Fail 2 Oct 2008 74,698 miles

4 hub caps fitted eng oil low

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 4 Oct 2007 64,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s head lamp req att soon child seat fitted n/s front o/s rear lamp repaired by lens tape

Pass 4 Oct 2007 64,721 miles

o/s head lamp req att soon child seat fitted n/s front o/s rear lamp repaired by lens tape

Fail 27 Sep 2006 55,146 miles

3 hub caps fitted

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 55,146 miles

3 hub caps fitted

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2005 49,284 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2005 49,177 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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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X112 KBM is a 2000 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X112 KBM, 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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X112 KBM is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 September 2000.

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