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X315 GCF

2000 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

89,726 mi
Last recorded89,726 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2021
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX315 GCF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2021 89,726 miles

Nearside front washer jet require adjustment or repair

Pass 12 Jan 2020 79,909 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 70,757 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front indicator damaged

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 68,321 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured bothsides (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Feb 2018 68,319 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured bothsides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 64,983 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre has wear on the inside edge of the tires tread

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Feb 2017 64,981 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre has wear on the inside edge of the tires tread

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 57,958 miles

Child seat fitted

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

Nearside Rear Tyre is cracking

Sat nav holder removed prior to the test

oil leak

Fail 25 Jan 2016 57,958 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre is cracking

Child seat fitted

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Sat nav holder removed prior to the test

oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2015 50,640 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 50,530 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 46,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 46,923 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 44,798 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 44,798 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 41,907 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 37,611 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 34,725 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 31,449 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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X315 GCF is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 X315 GCF, 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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X315 GCF is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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