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X327 VJK

2000 Volvo S40

Gold Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,477 mi
Last recorded100,477 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2020
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX327 VJK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2020 100,477 miles

Nearside Front McPherson strut top mount slightly rough when rotated

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

One of two number plate lights inop

Fail 15 Jan 2020 100,477 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Upper drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front McPherson strut top mount slightly rough when rotated

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

One of two number plate lights inop

Pass 15 Jan 2019 95,041 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s ,o/s inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Slight travel at handbrake'

Fail 15 Jan 2019 95,041 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s ,o/s inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour N/s , o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Slight travel at handbrake'

Pass 10 Jan 2018 91,944 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/s , o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/s , o/s (2.4.G.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Jan 2017 90,385 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/s , o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Travel at handbrake

Pass 14 Jan 2016 83,616 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 83,616 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 47% (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 82,736 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 81,528 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 80,149 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

engine light on

Fail 13 Feb 2013 80,149 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

engine light on

Pass 3 Feb 2012 77,931 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 75,430 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 72,912 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2009 72,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 72,808 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 70,810 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 67,670 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 63,266 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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X327 VJK is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Gold with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 X327 VJK, 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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X327 VJK is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 9 December 2000.

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