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X579 USF

2000 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

146,066 mi
Last recorded146,066 miles
Recorded on31 May 2014
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX579 USF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2014 146,066 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2013 137,793 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 130,853 miles

Rear No.pPlate starting to delaminate.Wiper linkage worn.Slight wear in front suspension antiroll links.Slight corrosion in nearside front brake pipe & exhaust flanges.Front suspension balljoint rubbers perished.O/S/F tyre at 2mm,N/S/F tyre at 3mm

Fail 10 Sep 2012 130,853 miles

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

Rear No.pPlate starting to delaminate.Wiper linkage worn.Slight wear in front suspension antiroll links.Slight corrosion in nearside front brake pipe & exhaust flanges.Front suspension balljoint rubbers perished.O/S/F tyre at 2mm,N/S/F tyre at 3mm

Pass 22 Sep 2011 121,346 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Sep 2011 121,299 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 111,865 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 111,865 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 102,053 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 91,097 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)

Fail 17 Sep 2008 91,097 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 80,771 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 67,862 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 67,753 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 21 Sep 2005 56,853 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2005 56,853 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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X579 USF is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X579 USF, 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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X579 USF is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 9 September 2000.

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