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X689 DNN

2000 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

142,577 mi
Last recorded142,577 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX689 DNN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2015 142,577 miles

Nearside Rear number plate light dim

Fail 19 Nov 2015 142,554 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear number plate light dim

Offside Rear outer side light not working

Pass 8 Nov 2014 130,519 miles

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

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

oil leak

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2013 125,483 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front coil springs corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2012 118,859 miles

Battery insecure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Sill protection fitted

oil leak

Fail 29 Nov 2012 118,832 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Battery insecure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Sill protection fitted

oil leak

unable to check o/s headlamp aim

Pass 26 Nov 2011 112,188 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 111,944 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 1 Dec 2010 104,150 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leaking from engine area requires further investigation

o/s/r tyre on the limit

Fail 26 Nov 2010 104,084 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leaking from engine area requires further investigation

o/s/r tyre on the limit

Pass 30 Nov 2009 97,134 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 89,292 miles

front registration plate showing signs of deterioration

rear brake pads worn

Fail 14 Nov 2008 89,129 miles

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

front registration plate showing signs of deterioration

rear brake pads worn

Pass 30 Nov 2007 79,068 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 78,987 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 71,660 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 61,341 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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X689 DNN is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 X689 DNN, 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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X689 DNN is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 December 2000.

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