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X223 JKL

2000 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

105,757 mi
Last recorded105,757 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX223 JKL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 105,757 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 96,195 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2016 92,266 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 88,114 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2014 85,951 miles

Both Rear Tyres Heavilly Perrished; Quite Possibley close to cords; Advise Replace

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2014 85,928 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Both Rear Tyres Heavilly Perrished; Quite Possibley close to cords; Advise Replace

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 82,249 miles

Both rear tyres quite perrished

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Dec 2012 79,756 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 79,756 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 76,821 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 68,891 miles

rear track rods bushes splitting

Fail 3 Feb 2011 68,891 miles

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

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

rear track rods bushes splitting

wiper blades splitting at ends

Pass 3 Feb 2010 65,065 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 65,062 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Dec 2008 59,373 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 52,541 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 52,497 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

engine management light on

wipers worn

Fail 29 Jan 2007 42,115 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

front registration plate deteriorated

offside rear outer side light not working

Pass 29 Jan 2007 42,115 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

front registration plate deteriorated

offside rear outer side light not working

Pass 25 Jan 2006 30,788 miles

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

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

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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X223 JKL is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X223 JKL, 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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X223 JKL is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 December 2000.

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