MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,007 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases x2 (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
o/s/r wheel slightly binding
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Centre Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
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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X974 DKV is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 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 X974 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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X974 DKV is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 October 2000.
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