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X159 MGN

2000 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,315 mi
Last recorded45,315 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX159 MGN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2016 45,315 miles

Handbrake travel high

Nearside front tyre worn low and sidewall damaged

Offside front tyre worn low

Offside rear tyre sidewall badly perished

Pass 3 Dec 2015 45,209 miles

Both front tyres perishing

Offside rear tyre sidewall perished/splitting

Pass 25 Sep 2014 44,470 miles

front brake pads getting low

nearside front tyre low tread

Fail 25 Sep 2014 44,470 miles

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

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

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

front brake pads getting low

nearside front tyre low tread

Pass 10 Oct 2013 44,143 miles

handbrake travel high

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

offside rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 11 Oct 2012 43,949 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 40,487 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 40,487 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 35,852 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 35,852 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 33,175 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 32,176 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 30,438 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 28,754 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 26,770 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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X159 MGN is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,587cc 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 X159 MGN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X159 MGN registered?

X159 MGN is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 December 2000.

Is X159 MGN safe to buy?

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