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X42 KNV

2000 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

148,108 mi
Last recorded148,108 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2011
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX42 KNV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2011 148,108 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2011 148,108 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 142,248 miles

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

both front brake discs slightly scored

Pass 16 Oct 2009 135,475 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rust on various metal brake pipes

Fail 16 Oct 2009 135,475 miles

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rust on various metal brake pipes

Pass 17 Oct 2008 130,469 miles

engine management light on

engine runs eratic at times

rear suspension bushes perished/worn

Fail 17 Oct 2008 130,469 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on

engine runs eratic at times

rear suspension bushes perished/worn

Pass 26 Oct 2007 126,589 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 31 Oct 2006 118,987 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 118,987 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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X42 KNV is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X42 KNV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X42 KNV registered?

X42 KNV is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 November 2000.

Is X42 KNV safe to buy?

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