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X689 XCN

2000 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

111,325 mi
Last recorded111,325 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2013
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX689 XCN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2013 111,325 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 29 Oct 2013 111,325 miles

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

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)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 105,903 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 105,903 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 3 Nov 2011 102,670 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 102,670 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 102,217 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 98,815 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 98,815 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2008 95,330 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 91,292 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 91,292 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 84,887 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2005 78,146 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 XCN is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 XCN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X689 XCN registered?

X689 XCN is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 September 2000.

Is X689 XCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for X689 XCN shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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