MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,753 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
offside rear inner side light inoprative
rear brake discs heavly corroded
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
offside rear inner side light inoprative
rear brake discs heavly corroded
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
offside outer side lamp inop
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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X501 BKU is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 X501 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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What year was X501 BKU registered?
X501 BKU is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 December 2000.
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