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X207 KEC

2000 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

187,528 mi
Last recorded187,528 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX207 KEC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 187,528 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 180,508 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 180,506 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 167,469 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2014 167,469 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 152,429 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 136,489 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)

Fail 22 Sep 2012 136,489 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 125,425 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 125,425 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

airbag light on

nearside rear inner sidelight out

Pass 9 Oct 2010 120,206 miles

airbag light lit

Pass 9 Oct 2009 114,454 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 114,249 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

travel on handbrake

Pass 4 Oct 2008 105,424 miles

front no plate deteriated

osf tyre cut not exposing cords

Fail 4 Oct 2008 105,424 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front no plate deteriated

osf tyre cut not exposing cords

Pass 13 Oct 2007 97,073 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 89,110 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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X207 KEC is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 X207 KEC, 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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X207 KEC is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 November 2000.

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