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X368 EAA

2000 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

75,116 mi
Last recorded75,116 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX368 EAA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2015 75,116 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2015 75,116 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 71,225 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 67,866 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2012 63,502 miles

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

advise n/s/r inner side light n/w

advise rear suspension arm support links showing signs of bush fatigue ( upper links chalk marked )

advise rear suspension hub top links to body bushes showing signs of bush wear ( chalk marked on top of link )

Pass 15 Dec 2012 63,502 miles

advise n/s/r inner side light n/w

advise rear suspension arm support links showing signs of bush fatigue ( upper links chalk marked )

advise rear suspension hub top links to body bushes showing signs of bush wear ( chalk marked on top of link )

Pass 2 Dec 2011 60,066 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2010 56,369 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 56,369 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 52,563 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 52,563 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 6 Dec 2008 48,654 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2008 48,654 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 44,647 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2007 44,647 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 40,711 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 40,711 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2005 36,110 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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X368 EAA is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 X368 EAA, 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 X368 EAA registered?

X368 EAA is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 December 2000.

Is X368 EAA safe to buy?

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