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W659 VTX

2000 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

128,638 mi
Last recorded128,638 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW659 VTX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2015 128,638 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 125,047 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2013 122,990 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

moisture in front head lamps

Pass 11 Nov 2013 122,990 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

moisture in front head lamps

Pass 22 Nov 2012 120,838 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 118,576 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

headlamp adjusters broken

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2010 115,667 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

healdamp adjusters broken

Fail 28 Oct 2010 115,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

healdamp adjusters broken

Pass 29 Oct 2009
Fail 28 Oct 2009 112,527 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 109,337 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 104,570 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 100,217 miles

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

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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W659 VTX is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W659 VTX, 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 W659 VTX registered?

W659 VTX is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 June 2000.

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