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X471 FCB

2000 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,738 mi
Last recorded90,738 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX471 FCB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2014 90,738 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 90,738 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 77,776 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

all exhaust corroded

engine management light on

suspension both rear top suspension arm inner bush worn

Fail 14 Sep 2013 77,776 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

all exhaust corroded

engine management light on

suspension both rear top suspension arm inner bush worn

Pass 26 Sep 2012 74,998 miles

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

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

brake fluid low

engine noisy

plastic covers on outer sills

Fail 25 Sep 2012 74,998 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

brake fluid low

engine noisy

plastic covers on outer sills

Pass 22 Sep 2011 71,746 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Sep 2011 71,746 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2010 67,194 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2010 67,194 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 61,823 miles

steering slight play in nearside front rack

Fail 28 Aug 2009 61,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

steering slight play in nearside front rack

Pass 10 Sep 2008 57,247 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

boot full

nearside rear inner side light not working

Fail 10 Sep 2008 57,247 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

boot full

nearside rear inner side light not working

Pass 14 Sep 2007 50,522 miles

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

both front balljoint covers poor condition

Fail 14 Sep 2007 50,522 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front balljoint covers poor condition

Pass 22 Sep 2006 44,299 miles

noise in cambelt area

oil leak too o/s/f

Fail 16 Sep 2006 44,299 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

engine oil leak too o/s/f

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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X471 FCB is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 X471 FCB, 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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X471 FCB is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 September 2000.

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