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X698 URM

2000 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

146,905 mi
Last recorded146,905 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX698 URM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2016 146,905 miles

Offside Front headlamp slightly damaged but does not effect the output of the light

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Rear both brakes back-plates deteriorated

Rear under sealant used

Pass 16 Jul 2015 141,780 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 137,976 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 135,307 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2012 132,768 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 129,818 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 123,988 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 123,988 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Aug 2009 117,540 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

NEARSIDE FRONT SIDE BODY SLIGHTLY DAMAGE.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2009 117,540 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT SIDE BODY SLIGHTLY DAMAGE.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2008 106,991 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 106,991 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Sep 2007 99,598 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 25 Sep 2007 99,598 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 30 Aug 2006 86,879 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Aug 2005 70,445 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2005 70,445 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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X698 URM is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 X698 URM, 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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X698 URM is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 September 2000.

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