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X396 CLF

2000 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

26,833 mi
Last recorded26,833 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2014
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX396 CLF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2014 26,833 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 26,829 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 25,997 miles

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

offside front tyre start to crack

Pass 16 Oct 2012 24,399 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 23,105 miles

nsf tyre - cut on the outer wall

steering seepage osf hose/terminal

Fail 18 Oct 2011 23,105 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

nsf tyre - cut on the outer wall

os washer jet adjsustment required

steering seepage osf hose/terminal

Pass 21 Oct 2010 20,064 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 20,064 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Oct 2009 15,625 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 15,625 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 12,433 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 10,835 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 10,249 miles

front & rear tyres starting to crack up plus slight side wall damage

front brake brakes very low

Fail 26 Oct 2006 10,249 miles

front brake brakes very low

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front & rear tyres starting to crack up plus slight side wall damage

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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X396 CLF is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 X396 CLF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X396 CLF registered?

X396 CLF is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 December 2000.

Is X396 CLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for X396 CLF shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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