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X139 UJN

2000 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

167,243 mi
Last recorded167,243 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2012
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX139 UJN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2012 167,243 miles

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

e.m.l on

Fail 27 Jun 2012 167,233 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

e.m.l on

Fail 9 May 2011 141,263 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 9 May 2011 141,263 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 122,253 miles

Chips In Windscreen

Engine Undertray Fitted

Exhaust System Rusted

Front Brake Discs Lipped

Gearbox Oil Leaks

Nearside Front Suspension Anti Roll BAr Link Rod Ball Joint Covers Perishing

Outer Sill Covers Fitted

Rear Brake Discs Rusted

Fail 9 Feb 2010 122,246 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Chips In Windscreen

EXhaust System Rusted

Engine Management Light On

Engine Undertray Fitted

Gearbox Oil Leaks

Nearside Front Suspension Anti Roll Bar Link Rod BAll Joint Rubber Covers Perishing

Nearside Washer Poor

Outer Sill Covers Fitted

Rear Brake Discs Rusted

Fail 17 Feb 2009 120,991 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Chips In Windscreen

Engine Management Light On

Engine Undertray Fitted

Exhaust System Rusting

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Outer Sill Covers Fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2009 120,991 miles

Chips In Windscreen

Engine Management Light On

Engine Undertray Fitted

Exhaust System Rusting

Outer Sill Covers Fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2008 119,823 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 115,076 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 115,076 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 103,983 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 103,507 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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X139 UJN is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 X139 UJN, 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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X139 UJN is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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