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X704 AFM

2000 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

70,816 mi
Last recorded70,816 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX704 AFM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2014 70,816 miles

both front seat belts fraying

front no plate cracked

o/s front and rear tyres worn on edge and perished side walls

Fail 1 Mar 2014 70,816 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front seat belts fraying

front no plate cracked

o/s front and rear tyres worn on edge and perished side walls

Pass 19 Oct 2012 66,614 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake discs worn

front no plate cracked

o/s and n/s front brake pipes slightly corroded

o/s and n/s front tyres worn on edges close to leagal limits

o/s front lower ball joint cover split

o/s front seat belt perished slightly

rear brake pads low

Pass 11 Nov 2011 59,602 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front discs worn

Fail 11 Nov 2011 59,602 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front discs worn

Pass 17 Nov 2010 56,375 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2010 56,366 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 53,325 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre perishing

Fail 5 Nov 2009 53,325 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 15 Nov 2008 49,276 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 43,625 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 38,507 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 38,507 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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X704 AFM is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 X704 AFM, 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 X704 AFM registered?

X704 AFM is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 December 2000.

Is X704 AFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for X704 AFM shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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