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W621 XMJ

2000 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2022
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

116,300 mi
Last recorded116,300 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2022
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW621 XMJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2022 116,300 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front fog light not working

front number plate in poor condition

o/s track rod end rubber in poor condition

Pass 17 Aug 2021 115,449 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

front number plate cracked

n/s/f wiper blade smeary

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 16 Aug 2021 115,445 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

front number plate cracked

n/s/f wiper blade smeary

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 5 Aug 2020 115,016 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2019 114,674 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroding

Pass 16 Jul 2018 114,314 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2018 114,305 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour faded (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour faded (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 113,558 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre, outer sidewall oerishing

exhaust corroded at rear join.

fuel tank filler pipes, jubilee clips corroded.

fuel tank straps corroded.

Fail 11 Jul 2017 113,558 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre, outer sidewall oerishing

exhaust corroded at rear join.

fuel tank filler pipes, jubilee clips corroded.

fuel tank straps corroded.

Pass 15 Apr 2017 113,291 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust system corroded throughout.

front wipers not resting after turned off.

fuel tank filler hoses, jubilee clips corroded.

oil leak on gearbox.

Fail 15 Apr 2017 113,291 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front wipers not resting after turned off.

fuel tank filler hoses, jubilee clips corroded.

oil leak on gearbox.

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

Nearside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust system corroded throughout.

Pass 8 Apr 2016 112,714 miles

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

fuel filler neck to tank hose clips corroded.

Fail 8 Apr 2016 112,714 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative on dashboard (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

fuel filler neck to tank hose clips corroded.

Pass 10 Apr 2015 111,811 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded throughout.

fuel tank straps corroded.

Fail 10 Apr 2015 111,808 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

exhaust system corroded throughout.

fuel tank straps corroded.

Pass 8 Apr 2014 110,957 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 110,187 miles

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

exhaust corroded at rear joins.

plastic covers fitted to outer body sills.

Fail 11 Apr 2013 110,187 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

exhaust corroded at rear joins.

plastic covers fitted to outer body sills.

Pass 27 Mar 2012 109,192 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 107,861 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

headlamp wipers split

Fail 30 Mar 2011 107,861 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

headlamp washers leaking

headlamp wipers split

Pass 12 Mar 2010 105,837 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 105,837 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear number plate lights dim

Pass 13 Mar 2009 102,996 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 102,988 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 99,119 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 86,385 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 77,941 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2006 77,941 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

offside rear tyre starting to go out of shape

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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W621 XMJ is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 W621 XMJ, 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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W621 XMJ is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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