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Y353 KUJ

2000 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,018 mi
Last recorded95,018 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2011
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY353 KUJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2011 95,018 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 87,726 miles

engine management light on

Pass 18 Mar 2009 81,581 miles

crack in o/s front indicator lens

Pass 17 Mar 2008 76,061 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2008 76,061 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 70,200 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 70,200 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 16 Mar 2006 62,158 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 62,158 miles

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

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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Y353 KUJ is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y353 KUJ, 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 Y353 KUJ registered?

Y353 KUJ is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is Y353 KUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y353 KUJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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