MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,275 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Exhaust front flexy joint slightly deteriorated
registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Exhaust front flexy joint slightly deteriorated
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Both number plates slightly deteriorated
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear inner sidelight not working
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Both number plates slightly deteriorated
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear inner sidelight not working
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Both number plates in poor condition but still readable
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
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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X973 DKV is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Beige with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 X973 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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X973 DKV is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 January 2000.
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