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X261 KAW

2000 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

124,811 mi
Last recorded124,811 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2016
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX261 KAW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2016 124,811 miles

Middle silencer outer skin deterated

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

Fail 7 Dec 2016 124,811 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front bracket/ rear joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect And very low (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded X2 front to rear both sides (3.6.B.2c)

front brake binding Both sides (3.7.B.1)

Middle silencer outer skin deterated

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 122,464 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 119,433 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Dec 2014 119,433 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 116,215 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s/r side position lamp broken and inop

Fail 2 Dec 2013 116,215 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s/r side position lamp broken and inop

Pass 3 Dec 2012 112,831 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 112,732 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 109,057 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 109,049 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 103,297 miles

front wiper blade starting to split

o/s/r brake disc corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2009 91,080 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front number plate slightly discoloured and cracked

grease around nearside cv gaitor

offside cv gaitor requires new clippings soon

offside cv joint requires attention soon

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 1 Dec 2008 77,373 miles

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

both headlamp aims on lower limit

nearside front sidelight dim

Pass 24 Nov 2007 60,987 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 52,120 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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X261 KAW is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 X261 KAW, 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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X261 KAW is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 October 2000.

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