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X138 FGF

2000 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,870 mi
Last recorded128,870 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX138 FGF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 128,870 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 126,825 miles

Centre Front Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Sep 2015 125,301 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 118,646 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 118,646 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 114,109 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 107,334 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 101,223 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 95,413 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 87,909 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 81,734 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2008 81,734 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 71,531 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 62,802 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 62,802 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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X138 FGF is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X138 FGF, 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 X138 FGF registered?

X138 FGF is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X138 FGF safe to buy?

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