MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,584 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust system corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Washers low pressure
brakepipes covered in substance
n/s/f track rod end salight play
oil leak
tyres worn on edge
wishbone bushes slightly deteriorated
rear brake discs scored and corroded
rear brake pads worn low-rear calipers slightly sticking-brake pipes covered by substance, unable to check properly-front brake discs scored and corroded-both front brake pips corroded-both wishbone bushes perished
wipers slightly split-front brakes have slight judder-rear brakes have slight judder-parking brake lever has slight travel-oil leak-exhaust corroded
rear tyres wearing low-rear pads wearing low-slight judder from front brakes-exhaust corroded-rear brake discs corroded and scored
both n/s and o/s tie bar bushes worn
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both n/s and o/s tie bar bushes worn
Battery insecure
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
brake pipes covered by substaance unable to check properly
clutch pedal ruber worn
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Battery insecure
Oil leak
clutch pedal ruber worn
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both rear indicators slightly discoulred
clutch pedal rubber missing
front brakes slightly juddering
front discs worn slightly
offside rear + offfront tyres just on limit will need to be changed very soon
oil leak
wipers split slightly + smearing
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
both rear indicators slightly discoulred
clutch pedal rubber missing
front brakes slightly juddering
front discs worn slightly
offside rear + offfront tyres just on limit will need to be changed very soon
oil leak
wipers split slightly + smearing
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
front pads getting low
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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X218 AAG is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 X218 AAG, 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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X218 AAG is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 9 October 2000.
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