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X469 TFC

2000 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

178,732 mi
Last recorded178,732 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX469 TFC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 178,732 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened rough when turned (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened rough when turned (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 178,729 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened rough when turned (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened rough when turned (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 168,098 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 168,078 miles

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

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 162,384 miles

Both front suspension top bearings stiff.

Corrosion to front to rear brake pipes.

Corrosion to inner wheel arches.

Corrosion to sills. Covers fitted to sills, inspection limited.

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

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

Offside front tyre cut.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jul 2015 162,378 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both front suspension top bearings stiff.

Corrosion to front to rear brake pipes.

Corrosion to inner wheel arches.

Corrosion to sills. Covers fitted to sills, inspection limited.

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

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

Offside front tyre cut.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2014 146,666 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 135,435 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 116,128 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 106,137 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 100,183 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 100,163 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 97,009 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 96,978 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

No oil registered on dipstick.Top up oil 1ltr

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2007 80,126 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 79,932 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 66,348 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 58,915 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2005 58,671 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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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X469 TFC is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 X469 TFC, 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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X469 TFC is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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