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X788 DLF

2000 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,030 mi
Last recorded79,030 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX788 DLF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 79,030 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 76,279 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak engine area's

rear exhaust joint deteriorating

Fail 6 Jul 2017 76,246 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak engine area's

rear exhaust joint deteriorating

Pass 12 Jul 2016 72,429 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust middle to rear join deteriorating

nearside and offside rear top arm bushes deteriorating

Fail 8 Jul 2016 72,343 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust middle to rear join deteriorating

nearside and offside rear top arm bushes deteriorating

Pass 1 Aug 2015 69,016 miles

engine oil leak

nearside and offside rear top arm bushes deteriorating

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 12 Jul 2014 65,815 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2013 62,306 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 58,863 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 55,249 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 52,393 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 43,650 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 46,595 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 44,992 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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X788 DLF is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 X788 DLF, 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 X788 DLF registered?

X788 DLF is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 December 2000.

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