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X158 XAT

2000 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

93,359 mi
Last recorded93,359 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX158 XAT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2016 93,359 miles

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

advise eml lamp on.

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jan 2016 93,221 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

EML light not going off indicating a fault in the system

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted and unable to check adult seat belts

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 85,234 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front & rear brake discs slightly worn

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 24 Jan 2015 85,234 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management warning lamp is on

front & rear brake discs slightly worn

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2014 80,409 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre has lighting in treads

Fail 17 Feb 2014 80,404 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside 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)

Offside 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)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre has lighting in treads

Pass 13 Feb 2013 75,242 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

battery insecure

rear tyres perrished on side walls

Fail 13 Feb 2013 75,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

battery insecure

rear tyres perrished on side walls

Pass 20 Feb 2012 70,257 miles

Battery insecure, moving from side to side.

Exhaust rear joint in poor condition.

Pass 19 Feb 2011 63,358 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2010 61,538 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Apr 2010 61,538 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 59,607 miles

Nearside outer sill skirt missing

Fail 3 Apr 2009 59,607 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside inner tale light inop

Nearside outer sill skirt missing

Pass 5 Apr 2008 57,229 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 54,707 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 54,707 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 51,475 miles

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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X158 XAT is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 X158 XAT, 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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X158 XAT is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 December 2000.

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