MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,869 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front washer jets poorly adjusted,slight chips in windscreen,rear number plate starting to delaminate,front tyre treads getting low,exhaust system rusty,fuel low & low level light on,
plastic oversills fitted,inner reaqr wheel arches covered
exhaust system starting to corrode,front brake discs worn,slightly long h/brake travel,plastic oversills fitted,inner rear wheel arches covered
slight chips in windscreen,washer jets poorly adjusted,headlamp wipers noisey
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
electric headlamp height control innop,slight chips in windscreen,ns & osr inner sidelights & all side marker day running lamps innop,washer jets poorly adjusted,headlamp wipers noisey,
exhaust system starting to corrode,front brake discs worn,slightly long h/brake travel,plastic oversills fitted,inner rear wheel arches covered
advanced wear in both front top suspension mounts,both rear tyres wearing low.
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
advanced wear in both front top shock mounts,both front tyres wearing low.
both rear tyres wearing low.
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front b/hoses part shrouded,plastic oversills fitted,inner rear arches & parts of boot floor covered.
front tyres worn on outger edges
rear n/plate de-laminating & advanced disfigurementm.electric h/lamp height control innop,new headlamps fitted & evidence of accident repair to front.washer jets poorly adjusted & blades noisey,b/fluid level low.
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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X251 GLA is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 X251 GLA, 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 X251 GLA registered?
X251 GLA is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 September 2000.
Is X251 GLA safe to buy?
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