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X283 KFR

2000 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,003 mi
Last recorded114,003 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX283 KFR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 114,003 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded

Fail 17 Oct 2022 113,990 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 108,626 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 104,210 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 101,523 miles

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Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2018 96,258 miles

Offside Front Lower ball joint dust cover slight perishing

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 3 Nov 2018 96,258 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower ball joint dust cover slight perishing

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 6 Oct 2017 90,115 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)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 84,795 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 79,868 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Oct 2015 79,836 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 75,949 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Nov 2014 75,949 miles

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 70,456 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 66,256 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 61,928 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 57,051 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Fail 14 Oct 2010 56,882 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 24 Oct 2009 50,116 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 44,755 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 42,137 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 42,137 miles

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 37,031 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 31,343 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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X283 KFR is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X283 KFR, 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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X283 KFR is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 December 2000.

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