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X309 GJH

2000 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

60,274 mi
Last recorded60,274 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX309 GJH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 60,274 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 60,274 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 May 2014 59,021 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS DETERIORATING

Fail 29 Apr 2014 59,018 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

ALL BRAKE DISCS DETERIORATING

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT REMAINS ON

Pass 23 Jun 2010 58,228 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 58,228 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 53,402 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 53,402 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2007 49,603 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2007 49,603 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 45,090 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear outer side light not working

offside rear inner side light not working

rear indicators faded

Pass 22 Dec 2005 35,978 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 35,978 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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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X309 GJH is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 X309 GJH, 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

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What year was X309 GJH registered?

X309 GJH is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 December 2000.

Is X309 GJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for X309 GJH shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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