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X537 HFP

2000 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

109,043 mi
Last recorded109,043 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX537 HFP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2019 109,043 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow from joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper link arm bush separated

Nearside Front wheel stud broken

Pass 26 Jan 2018 107,748 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 106,128 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has cuts on sidewall

Pass 27 Jan 2016

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2016

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jan 2016 103,988 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement stay bar (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced clamp to sub frame (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement stay bar (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front ECM Light on

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint main hose from pump (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Pass 27 Oct 2014 101,430 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 97,713 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 92,784 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 92,784 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 91,083 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 91,083 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2010 88,883 miles

Nearside Rear Upper 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)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 86,311 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 84,732 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)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 82,958 miles

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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X537 HFP is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X537 HFP, 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 X537 HFP registered?

X537 HFP is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 November 2000.

Is X537 HFP safe to buy?

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