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X356 AAU

2000 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,418 mi
Last recorded179,418 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX356 AAU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2012 179,418 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 179,417 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 166,053 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 149,358 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 136,062 miles

rear brake discs worn and pads low

Fail 17 Nov 2009 135,710 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake discs worn and pads low

Fail 18 Oct 2008 117,780 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 117,780 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 98,761 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 81,151 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2005 59,234 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2005 59,234 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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X356 AAU is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 X356 AAU, 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 X356 AAU registered?

X356 AAU is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 September 2000.

Is X356 AAU safe to buy?

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