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X153 PJO

2000 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

177,581 mi
Last recorded177,581 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2010
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX153 PJO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2010 177,581 miles

offside front tyre worn inner edge on legal limit

perishing to nearside front brake hose

slight play in offside front anti roll bar link rod

surface corrosion to rear brake pipes

very slight nearside and offside steering rack/rod play

Fail 26 Aug 2010 177,510 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

offside front tyre worn inner edge on legal limit

perishing to nearside front brake hose

slight play in offside front anti roll bar link rod

surface corrosion to rear brake pipes

very slight nearside and offside steering rack/rod play

Pass 12 Aug 2009 152,060 miles

some steering rack/rod play

srs light on

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

rear brake discs worn

slight exhaust blow - manifold area

slight o/s brake judder

some corrosion to both rear brake pipes - cleaned and greased

Pass 26 Aug 2008 126,723 miles

both rear lower control arms outer bushes deteriorating/ getting weak

both rear upper control arms inner bushes deteriorating

clutch pedal rubber adrift

slight steering rack/rod play both sides

Fail 18 Aug 2008 126,116 miles

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

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

both rear lower control arms outer bushes deteriorating/ getting weak

both rear upper control arms inner bushes deteriorating

clutch pedal rubber adrift

slight steering rack/rod play both sides

Pass 21 Aug 2007 100,934 miles

both rear lower control arms outter bushes slightly separating

exhaust middle box baffles loose

n/s/f marker light not working

slight oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2006 78,052 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2006 78,052 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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X153 PJO is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X153 PJO, 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 X153 PJO registered?

X153 PJO is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 November 2000.

Is X153 PJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X153 PJO shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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