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X711 KOT

2000 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,396 mi
Last recorded84,396 miles
Recorded on29 May 2014
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX711 KOT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2014 84,396 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

poor pattern from both headlamps

Fail 19 May 2014 84,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2013 80,823 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 May 2012 70,198 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 70,197 miles

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)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 69,475 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 57,473 miles

Front number damaged.

O/S/R Treadf depth @ 2.5mm.

Rear number starting de-laminate.

Pass 22 Oct 2008 43,436 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 22 Oct 2008 43,436 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Oil leak

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 16 Nov 2007 40,587 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 37,766 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 35,327 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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X711 KOT is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 X711 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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X711 KOT is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 December 2000.

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