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X285 KFR

2000 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

87,849 mi
Last recorded87,849 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX285 KFR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2017 87,849 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Wiper linkage work and catching the bonnet when in operation

Fail 7 Dec 2017 87,849 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Wiper linkage work and catching the bonnet when in operation

Pass 8 Dec 2016 82,795 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 82,795 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 79,041 miles

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

child seat fitted to the nearside rear seat belt not tested

Fail 14 Dec 2015 79,041 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

child seat fitted to the nearside rear seat belt not tested

Fail 12 Dec 2015 79,034 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 74,624 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Dec 2013 69,551 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 64,462 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Dec 2011 59,394 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 54,794 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 54,794 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 50,578 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 50,578 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 46,072 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 41,013 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 35,118 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 35,118 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 29,011 miles

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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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X285 KFR is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 X285 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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X285 KFR is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 December 2000.

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