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X382 GAD

2000 Volvo S40

Purple Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

86,459 mi
Last recorded86,459 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX382 GAD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2017 86,459 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 79,634 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 74,900 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under tray fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2014 72,981 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Oct 2014 72,967 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Oct 2013 71,645 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Oct 2012 71,081 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 71,081 miles

Nearside 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 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)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2011 70,250 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 69,370 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 66,840 miles

suspect engine rear-main oil seal leak

Fail 12 Oct 2009 66,796 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

offside rear lower torque reaction arm bush deteriorating

suspect engine rear-main oil seal leak

rear metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 6 Oct 2008 65,649 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 63,407 miles

Exhaust system starting to rust badly.

Rear torque reaction arm bushes starting to deteriorate.

Pass 13 Oct 2006 61,422 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 61,422 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2005 59,149 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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X382 GAD is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 X382 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 X382 GAD registered?

X382 GAD is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X382 GAD safe to buy?

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