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X599 FGP

2000 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

66,688 mi
Last recorded66,688 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX599 FGP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2016 66,688 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 63,825 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 63,825 miles

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)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 61,291 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 59,260 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 57,961 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 55,410 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 55,410 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2010 53,896 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 53,896 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 51,713 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 51,713 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 49,068 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 44,029 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 39,590 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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X599 FGP is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 X599 FGP, 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 X599 FGP registered?

X599 FGP is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X599 FGP safe to buy?

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