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X542 ANV

2000 Volvo S40

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,744 mi
Last recorded88,744 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2011
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX542 ANV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2011 88,744 miles

both front tyres low tread

front brake discs worn

front brake pads low

n/s/r tyre low tread

o/s/r tyre sidewall damage

Fail 11 Oct 2011 88,744 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres low tread

front brake discs worn

front brake pads low

n/s/r tyre low tread

o/s/r tyre sidewall damage

Pass 28 Sep 2010 80,611 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 72,444 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2009 72,444 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2008 64,220 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres wearing low

Pass 5 Oct 2007 56,221 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 48,522 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 39,395 miles

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

slight distortion both front discs

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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X542 ANV is a 2000 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X542 ANV, 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 X542 ANV registered?

X542 ANV is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 September 2000.

Is X542 ANV safe to buy?

The MOT history for X542 ANV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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