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X251 GLA

2000 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

130,869 mi
Last recorded130,869 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX251 GLA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2012 130,869 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 121,065 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 112,414 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2010 112,412 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 104,482 miles

advanced wear in both front top suspension mounts,both rear tyres wearing low.

Fail 10 Aug 2009 104,482 miles

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.

Pass 19 Aug 2008 94,177 miles

both rear tyres wearing low.

Fail 18 Aug 2008 94,157 miles

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)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 84,002 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 84,000 miles

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.

Pass 24 Aug 2006 72,677 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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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.

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