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X331 AWA

2000 Volvo S40

Beige Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2016
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

130,671 mi
Last recorded130,671 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX331 AWA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2015 130,671 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

battery warning light flickering on dash

windscreen damaged but not within drivers view of the road

Fail 7 Apr 2015 129,842 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

battery warning light flickering on dash

windscreen damaged but not within drivers view of the road

Pass 26 Mar 2014 115,767 miles

Corrosion to brake pipes

Front/rear inner brake pads approx 2/3rds worn

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2014 115,767 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Corrosion to brake pipes

Front/rear inner brake pads approx 2/3rds worn

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 112,431 miles

rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2013 112,409 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

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

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

rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2012 107,064 miles

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

both rear brake backplates corroded

registration lights faulty connection

Pass 22 Mar 2012 107,064 miles

both rear brake backplates corroded

registration lights faulty connection

Pass 11 Mar 2011 98,089 miles

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

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)

nsr tyre worn on edges

Fail 11 Mar 2011 98,089 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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)

nsr tyre worn on edges

Pass 26 Mar 2010 96,258 miles

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both front antiroll bar link rod lower ball joint covers split

Fail 23 Mar 2010 96,258 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both front antiroll bar link rod lower ball joint covers split

front oxygen sensor wiring hanging loose under car

Pass 26 Mar 2009 92,375 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

offisdde rear tyre slight misshappen

offside front antiroll bar link lower boot split

Fail 26 Mar 2009 92,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside rear inner side light inoperative

offisdde rear tyre slight misshappen

offside front antiroll bar link lower boot split

Pass 2 Oct 2007 84,654 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 84,654 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 78,160 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 77,796 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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X331 AWA is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Beige with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 X331 AWA, 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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X331 AWA is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 September 2000.

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