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J99 GMJ

2000 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

73,504 mi
Last recorded73,504 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2022
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ99 GMJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2022 73,504 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle on application (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side very low reading (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 71,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 89,649 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

vehicle very dirty making inspection difficult

Fail 9 Jun 2020 69,843 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

vehicle very dirty making inspection difficult

Pass 12 Jun 2019 66,139 miles

CO on maximum limit to pass test

Service light on

Pass 20 Jun 2018 64,728 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 64,723 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire filler to tank (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2017 59,097 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 58,713 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2015 57,821 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 May 2014 57,104 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 56,057 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion rear exhaust joint

lower sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Jun 2013 56,001 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion rear exhaust joint

lower sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2012 54,700 miles

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

lower sill covers fitted

Pass 21 May 2011 53,402 miles

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

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

lower sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2010 51,996 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 51,974 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front registration plate cracked but currently secure and servicable

service indicator lamp is on

Pass 5 Jun 2009 50,304 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 50,304 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 48,105 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 42,164 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 36,931 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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J99 GMJ is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 J99 GMJ, 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 J99 GMJ registered?

J99 GMJ is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 3 March 2000.

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