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X273 SJO

2000 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

108,109 mi
Last recorded108,109 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX273 SJO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2019 108,109 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower wing becoming corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 103,623 miles

Offside Front wing is corrodded.bottem corner

Fail 29 Oct 2018 103,622 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn stabiling bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing is corrodded.bottem corner

Pass 23 Oct 2017 99,134 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 99,134 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 95,534 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush stabilzing bar (2.4.G.2)

Rear both rear tyres getting low down to 3mm and slight wear on edges

Pass 26 Oct 2015 91,993 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 87,803 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 87,803 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 17 Oct 2013 83,496 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 83,496 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 78,630 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 74,106 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 74,104 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 69,735 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Oct 2010 69,735 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Oct 2009 63,775 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 63,775 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2008 56,496 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 56,496 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 48,319 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 48,319 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 40,439 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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X273 SJO is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 X273 SJO, 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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X273 SJO is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 November 2000.

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