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X699 KOT

2000 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

134,687 mi
Last recorded134,687 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2014
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX699 KOT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2014 134,687 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 122,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Dec 2012 110,477 miles

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

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

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

handbrake level release button sticking intermittent

unable to assess both outer sills due to they are covered with sill skirtings

Pass 6 Dec 2012 110,477 miles

handbrake level release button sticking intermittent

unable to assess both outer sills due to they are covered with sill skirtings

Pass 8 Dec 2011 98,109 miles

unable to assess both outer sills due to they are covered with sill skirtings

Fail 9 Dec 2010 86,704 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 86,704 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 70,294 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 66,709 miles

both outer sills not fully checked due to sill trims

nearside rear inner side lamp not working

Pass 11 Dec 2007 60,550 miles

both outer sills not fully checked due to sill trims

Fail 11 Dec 2007 60,550 miles

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

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

both outer sills not fully checked due to sill trims

Pass 21 Nov 2006 54,679 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 54,679 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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X699 KOT is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 X699 KOT, 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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X699 KOT is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 December 2000.

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