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X357 OOB

2000 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,409 mi
Last recorded81,409 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX357 OOB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2015 81,409 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 78,038 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 27 Aug 2014 78,028 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 75,005 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 71,085 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 66,843 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 62,655 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 57,680 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

both front wheels dragging slightly

both rear tyres have light cracks

both screen washer jets partially blocked

clutch operation stiff / heavy

front number plate cracked

gear lever bushes worn

throttle control stiff

Fail 16 Sep 2009 57,680 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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)

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

both front wheels dragging slightly

both rear tyres have light cracks

both screen washer jets partially blocked

clutch operation stiff / heavy

front number plate cracked

gear lever bushes worn

throttle control stiff

Pass 12 Sep 2008 52,674 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 47,636 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 43,116 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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X357 OOB is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X357 OOB, 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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X357 OOB is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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