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X475 TFC

2000 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

114,168 mi
Last recorded114,168 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2013
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX475 TFC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2013 114,168 miles

Engine warning light on

Fail 10 Jun 2013 114,168 miles

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

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

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

Air bag light on

Engine warning light on

Pass 1 May 2012 105,121 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 95,296 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 18 May 2011 95,296 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine management light on

Pass 31 May 2010 76,486 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 31 May 2010 76,486 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 71,169 miles

both rear discs starting to corrode

nearside front fog light inoperative and lens cracked

Fail 31 Jul 2009 71,169 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear discs starting to corrode

nearside front fog light inoperative and lens cracked

Pass 29 Jul 2008 63,399 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 63,399 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 54,509 miles

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

both wipers poor

Pass 7 Aug 2006 45,983 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 45,983 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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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X475 TFC is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 X475 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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What year was X475 TFC registered?

X475 TFC is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 October 2000.

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