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X471 TJO

2000 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

134,058 mi
Last recorded134,058 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2011
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX471 TJO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2011 134,058 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 130,800 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 130,800 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 124,678 miles

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

n/s/r outer tail lamp inop [replced]

Fail 26 Nov 2009 124,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/r outer tail lamp inop [replced]

Pass 21 Nov 2008 109,013 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 93,247 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 Nov 2006 73,602 miles

Nearside rear inner side light inop

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

Fail 11 Nov 2006 73,602 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

nearside rear inner side light inop

Pass 23 Nov 2005 64,044 miles

Advise front tyres on 2mm. †

Fail 23 Nov 2005 64,044 miles

Advise front tyres on 2mm. †

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

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

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 TJO is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 TJO, 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 X471 TJO registered?

X471 TJO is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 December 2000.

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