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X242 KON

2000 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

97,367 mi
Last recorded97,367 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX242 KON
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 97,367 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2025 97,364 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 95,946 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 94,655 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 93,787 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 91,519 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 90,512 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 88,352 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 86,589 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 84,779 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 10 Oct 2017 84,777 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure fuel filter (7.2.1)

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 11 Oct 2016 82,836 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 82,834 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 81,420 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 79,262 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2014 79,261 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 10 Oct 2013 77,694 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 77,694 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 16 Sep 2013 77,694 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 76,528 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 75,419 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2010 73,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 73,879 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 72,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 72,111 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 70,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 70,674 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 69,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 69,627 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 67,843 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 67,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Oct 2005 65,969 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 65,969 miles

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

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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X242 KON is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 X242 KON, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X242 KON registered?

X242 KON is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 2 October 2000.

Is X242 KON safe to buy?

The MOT history for X242 KON shows 33 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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