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X48 XTV

2000 Volvo S40

Gold Petrol 1855cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

138,093 mi
Last recorded138,093 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2012
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX48 XTV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,855cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2012 138,093 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 138,002 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 124,935 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 124,935 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 114,329 miles

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

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

offside front tyre scrubbed

Pass 2 Dec 2009 109,284 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre sidewall deteriorated

Fail 16 Nov 2009 109,076 miles

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

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

N/S/R Tyre cracked and perishing

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

Oil warnig light on

Pass 21 Nov 2008 100,617 miles

N/S/Rear tyre starting to perish on outer edge.

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Nov 2008 100,617 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

N/S/Rear tyre starting to perish on outer edge.

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 91,463 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2007 91,463 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2006 82,442 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 82,442 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 75,771 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

front brake pads getting low

nearside rear tyre getting low

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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X48 XTV is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Gold with a 1,855cc 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 X48 XTV, 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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X48 XTV is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 September 2000.

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