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X248 GAE

2000 Volvo S40

Purple Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

76,414 mi
Last recorded76,414 miles
Recorded on13 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX248 GAE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2013 76,414 miles

front registration plate is cracked but secure and legible

front windscreen has a few small stone chips in both zone 'A' and swept area

o/s outer sill is damaged/dented

outer sidewalls of both front tyres are cracked/crazed but not quite deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 10 May 2012 76,086 miles

front registration plate is cracked but secure and legible

front windscreen has a few small chips in both zone 'A' and swept area

outer sidewalls of both front tyres are cracking/crazing

Fail 10 May 2012 76,086 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front registration plate is cracked but secure and legible

front windscreen has a few small chips in both zone 'A' and swept area

outer sidewalls of both front tyres are cracking/crazing

Fail 10 May 2011 75,470 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front registration plate is cracked but secure

front windscreen has a few small chips in both zone 'A' and swept area of windscreen

Pass 10 May 2011 75,470 miles

front registration plate is cracked but secure

front windscreen has a few small chips in both zone 'A' and swept area of windscreen

Pass 11 May 2010 74,665 miles

a few very small stone chips in both zone'A' and swept area of front windscreen

Pass 20 May 2009 73,854 miles

a few very small stone chips in both zone'A' and swept area of front windscreen

Pass 20 May 2008 72,537 miles

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

n/s/r tyre sidewall is very badly cracked but not quite deep enough to reach ply or cords

o/s/r tyre is outer sidewall is cracked

Pass 21 May 2007 71,089 miles

unable to see brake pad condition

Pass 31 May 2006 68,968 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 67,699 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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X248 GAE is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 X248 GAE, 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

How do I check the history of X248 GAE?

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What year was X248 GAE registered?

X248 GAE is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X248 GAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for X248 GAE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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