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X147 ECN

2000 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

101,427 mi
Last recorded101,427 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2015
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX147 ECN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2015 101,427 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 79,358 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 74,389 miles

Exhaust centre and rear sections heavily corroded.

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

Fail 7 Nov 2012 74,348 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake fluid in resevoir black and cloudy.

Child safety seat secured by centre rear seatbelt.

Exhaust centre and rear sections heavily corroded.

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

Offside Front tyre starting to crack on sidewalls.

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 70,566 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 68,192 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 65,382 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 65,355 miles

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

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

nearside rear brake pipe rusting

Pass 5 Nov 2008 60,743 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 60,743 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 56,059 miles

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

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

advise offside rear tyre slightly cracked/perished on sidewall

Pass 24 Oct 2006 51,308 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Oct 2006 51,308 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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X147 ECN is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 X147 ECN, 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 X147 ECN registered?

X147 ECN is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X147 ECN safe to buy?

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