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X542 HFP

2000 Volvo S40

Blue Lpg 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

134,387 mi
Last recorded134,387 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX542 HFP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2015 134,387 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight blow at rear exhaust joint also very corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2014 123,226 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 117,959 miles

Exhaust system coroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Oct 2012 109,823 miles

Exhaust system coroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 109,823 miles

Exhaust system coroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 101,604 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

exhaust system coroded

Pass 30 Sep 2010 93,129 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 84,978 miles

Long handbrake travel

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inpsection of both sills

Stone chip in o/s/f light lens not affecting beam patern

Pass 26 Sep 2008 78,425 miles

offside and nearside sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2007 72,794 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 72,768 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 66,611 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2005 53,062 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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X542 HFP is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,948cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 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 X542 HFP registered?

X542 HFP is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 4 October 2000.

Is X542 HFP safe to buy?

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