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X368 GAD

2000 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

160,929 mi
Last recorded160,929 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX368 GAD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2014 160,929 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 144,056 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 144,042 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 137,257 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 132,380 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 132,380 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 119,481 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 17 Jul 2009 119,481 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 105,886 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 105,885 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Jul 2007 92,355 miles

O S Wiper Split

Fail 9 Jul 2007 92,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O S Wiper Split

Pass 14 Aug 2006 80,412 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 80,332 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Aug 2005

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

Pass 11 Aug 2005

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 GAD is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 GAD, 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 GAD registered?

X368 GAD is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 October 2000.

Is X368 GAD safe to buy?

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