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X291 MFL

2000 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

158,271 mi
Last recorded158,271 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX291 MFL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2015 158,271 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Front both tyres tread edges worn.

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 158,271 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Front both tyres tread edges worn.

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 131,359 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Oct 2014 131,358 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 119,507 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 115,639 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 107,990 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 97,365 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 87,563 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 80,201 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

io/s/f fog light damaged

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 26 Oct 2007 7,299 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 72,994 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 64,358 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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X291 MFL is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X291 MFL, 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 X291 MFL registered?

X291 MFL is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 November 2000.

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