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X311 OEV

2000 Volvo S40

Beige Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

131,524 mi
Last recorded131,524 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX311 OEV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 131,524 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 131,524 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 129,767 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 128,103 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 128,101 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 126,372 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 126,372 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 124,545 miles

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

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

sill covers

Pass 10 Feb 2014 122,528 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2014 122,527 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 118,187 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 118,187 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 109,632 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2012 109,632 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 108,191 miles

perishing to front brake hoses

slight wear to front brake discs

some corrosion to rear brake pipe above fuel tank - unable to inspect fully

Pass 16 Sep 2010 105,134 miles

windscreen chipped

slight perrishing to both front brake hoses

Fail 18 Sep 2009 101,154 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

both front brake hoses starting to perish

both rear lower control arm outer bushes very weak - recommend replace

both rear upper control arm bushes getting weak

Pass 18 Sep 2009 101,154 miles

both front brake hoses starting to perish

both rear lower control arm outer bushes very weak - recommend replace

both rear upper control arm bushes getting weak

Pass 22 Sep 2008 93,933 miles

o/s/r lower control arm outer bushes separating slightly

slight wear to front brake discs

Fail 20 Sep 2008 93,884 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r lower control arm outer bushes separating slightly

slight wear to front brake discs

Pass 14 Sep 2007 86,448 miles

both rear lower control arms outer bushes deteriorating

Pass 12 Oct 2006 80,198 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 79,447 miles

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

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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X311 OEV is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Beige with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 X311 OEV, 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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X311 OEV is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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