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X688 ACA

2000 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

125,247 mi
Last recorded125,247 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX688 ACA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 125,247 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 125,247 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2017 104,119 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 104,119 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 90,982 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 90,982 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 72,634 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 65,768 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 60,929 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 56,673 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 50,843 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Rar tyres are becomeing cracked and worn on sidewalls.

Pass 30 Aug 2011 50,843 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rar tyres are becomeing cracked and worn on sidewalls.

Pass 13 Sep 2010 46,609 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 46,609 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 41,855 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 37,652 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 32,685 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 28,218 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 23,518 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2005 23,518 miles

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

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

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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X688 ACA is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X688 ACA, 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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X688 ACA is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 September 2000.

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