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X477 DKV

2000 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,096 mi
Last recorded102,096 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX477 DKV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 102,096 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2025 102,096 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 98,697 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 98,697 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 94,529 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 90,107 miles

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

rear exhaust flange corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2022 90,107 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

rear exhaust flange corroded

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 87,040 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 86,207 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 86,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 83,652 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 83,648 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2018 78,233 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 78,233 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 74,638 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 70,331 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 70,328 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 66,954 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 63,809 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 59,574 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 55,512 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 51,877 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 48,414 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 43,859 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 38,908 miles

Nearside Rear Upper 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 12 Jul 2007 34,267 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 29,393 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2005 24,962 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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X477 DKV is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 X477 DKV, 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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What year was X477 DKV registered?

X477 DKV is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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