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X407 RES

2000 Volvo S40

Beige Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,616 mi
Last recorded55,616 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX407 RES
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 55,616 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 50,391 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded by petrol tank (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 50,391 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded by petrol tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 43,587 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

all tyres slightly perished

brake pipes and flexi hoses covered in grease

exhaust corroded

front brake imbalance

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2014 38,913 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 38,911 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 37,683 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 37,028 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 36,319 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 35,457 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 34,168 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 33,280 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 33,280 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 32,457 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 29,809 miles

advise slight damage to nearside rear tyre inner edge

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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X407 RES is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Beige with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X407 RES, 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 X407 RES registered?

X407 RES is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X407 RES safe to buy?

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