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X203 ECN

2000 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

169,346 mi
Last recorded169,346 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX203 ECN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 169,346 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

rear disc backing plates corroded

slight corrosion front chassis legs both sides

Fail 19 Jul 2018 169,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

rear disc backing plates corroded

slight corrosion front chassis legs both sides

Pass 24 Jul 2017 165,946 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear both sides

Fail 20 Jul 2017 165,937 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Braking system leaking brake pipes leaking surrounding fuel tank area (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear both sides

Pass 12 Oct 2015 158,772 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 150,288 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 142,687 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 132,792 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 113,747 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 94,472 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 77,655 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 57,949 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 44,332 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2006 29,879 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 26,004 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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X203 ECN is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 X203 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 X203 ECN registered?

X203 ECN is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 October 2000.

Is X203 ECN safe to buy?

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