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X586 OCX

2000 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,992 mi
Last recorded142,992 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2014
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX586 OCX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2014 142,992 miles

Brake fluid level low.

Front number plate delaminated.

Noise on engine.

Rear shocker worn at n/s.

Fail 19 Nov 2014 142,992 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Brake fluid level low.

Front number plate delaminated.

Noise on engine.

Rear shocker worn at n/s.

Pass 19 Nov 2013 140,010 miles

Corrosion on exhaust flange at rear box.

Front number plate delaminating.

Noise on engine at idle.

Fail 12 Nov 2013 140,010 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Noise on engine at idle.

Corrosion on exhaust flange at rear box.

Front number plate delaminating.

Play in o/s & n/s front anti roll bar link rods.

Pass 8 Oct 2012 138,329 miles

Airbag warning light on.

Brake pipes to front flexs getting corroded.

Front and rear chassis rails getting corroded.

Fuel tank straps getting corroded.

Near side rear and off side front side markers not working.

Near side rear brake binding slightly.

Near side rear outer side light not working.

Near side rear tyre scrubing inner edge.

Off side rear tyre casing getting perished.

Rear discs getting corroded.

Rear exhaust joints getting corroded.

Some damage off side front inner wheel rim.

Some play front anti-roll bar drop links and ball joint gaiters getting perished.

Pass 12 Oct 2011 136,237 miles

Front wiper blades spliting.

Fuel filter getting corroded.

Fuel tank straps getting corroded.

Near side rear and off side front side markers not working.

Off side rear tyre casing getting perished.

Rear chassis rails getting corroded.

Rear discs getting corroded.

Rear suspension bushes getting worn.

Slight play both front drop links.

front discs getting worn.

Fail 10 Oct 2011 136,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front wiper blades spliting.

Fuel filter getting corroded.

Fuel tank straps getting corroded.

Near side rear and off side front side markers not working.

Off side rear tyre casing getting perished.

Rear chassis rails getting corroded.

Rear discs getting corroded.

Rear suspension bushes getting worn.

Slight play both front drop links.

front discs getting worn.

Pass 1 Oct 2010 132,560 miles

both front tyres right on legal limit

both rear latitudinal tie bars getting worn

brake pipes to rear getting corroded

exhaust and support brackets getting corroded

front and rear chassis rails getting corroded

rear anti roll bar mounting brackets getting corroded

some play front and rear drop links

some play steering rack

Fail 22 Sep 2010 132,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

both rear latitudinal tie bars getting worn

brake pipes to rear getting corroded

exhaust and support brackets getting corroded

front and rear chassis rails getting corroded

rear anti roll bar mounting brackets getting corroded

some play front and rear drop links

some play steering rack

Pass 15 Sep 2009 126,629 miles

brake pipes to rear showing signs of corrosion

exhaust getting corroded

front wishbone rear bushes getting perished

fuel tank straps showing signs of corrosion

rear chassis rails getting corroded

rear lat tie bar bushes getting worn

some play front and rear drop links

wiper blade clips getting worn

Pass 6 Sep 2008 119,418 miles

both front tyres feathering inner edges

both front wishbone rear bushes getting perished

exhaust system getting corroded

fuel tank straps getting corroded

offside front seatbelt showing signs of fraying

rear latitudinal tie bar bushes getting perished

some play rear drop links

Fail 6 Sep 2008 119,418 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front tyres feathering inner edges

both front wishbone rear bushes getting perished

exhaust system getting corroded

fuel tank straps getting corroded

offside front seatbelt showing signs of fraying

rear latitudinal tie bar bushes getting perished

some play rear drop links

Pass 7 Sep 2007 108,999 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2007 108,999 miles

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 94,665 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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X586 OCX is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X586 OCX, 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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X586 OCX is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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