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X198 RES

2000 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,662 mi
Last recorded129,662 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX198 RES
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 129,662 miles

Front wipers smearing

Pass 15 Sep 2022 128,444 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 127,310 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 126,632 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 125,196 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 125,196 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective Insecure (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 122,584 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre has cuts/cracks

Rear exhaust box joint corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2018 122,584 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre has cuts/cracks

Rear exhaust box joint corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2017 120,018 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 120,013 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 117,038 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 117,038 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 112,190 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 112,190 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2014 103,844 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 103,844 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 97,525 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Sep 2012 91,188 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 86,270 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 78,886 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 72,486 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 65,712 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 58,645 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 53,286 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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X198 RES is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X198 RES, 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 X198 RES registered?

X198 RES is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 September 2000.

Is X198 RES safe to buy?

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