MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,175 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear sill slight corrosion
both front to rear brake pipe's at rear to brake hose's cleaned up
Brake performance unable to be tested due to brake hose or caliper leaking (1.2.1 (g))
Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear at rear to brake hose's (1.1.11 (c))
Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))
Fuel system component leaking filler pipe to tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play both front stiff (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking or hose (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
both rear tyres inner edge wear
Nearside Passenger's seat with a defective structure sill (6.2.6 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
both rear tyres inner edge wear
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
under body corrosion
Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play rough (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play rough (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
under body corrosion
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
both front suspension leg top bearings stiff
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear sill to wheel arch corroding
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear outer sill corroding
Offside Rear outer sill corroding
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
wipers smearing
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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X288 BKU is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Beige with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 X288 BKU, 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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X288 BKU is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 December 2000.
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