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X793 HGJ

2000 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

88,942 mi
Last recorded88,942 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX793 HGJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 88,942 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 88,694 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fronts and rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear brake back plates corroded

floors and chassis slightly corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2025 88,686 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material fronts and rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear brake back plates corroded

eml illuminated

floors and chassis slightly corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2024 88,646 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside suspension arms and both trailing arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine fault light on

exhaust system corroded

stone chip damage to windscreen lower centre area

Fail 9 Feb 2024 88,646 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside suspension arms and both trailing arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine fault light on

exhaust system corroded

stone chip damage to windscreen lower centre area

Pass 19 Dec 2022 88,542 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust system corroded

stone chip damage to windscreen lower centre area

Fail 19 Dec 2022 88,542 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside and nearside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust system corroded

stone chip damage to windscreen lower centre area

Pass 6 Dec 2021 88,538 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside brake disc faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside brake disc faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))

both wiper blades perishing

exhaust system corroded

stone chip damage to windscreen lower centre area

Pass 16 Dec 2020 87,947 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust system corroded

minor stone chip damage to windscreen central lower area

Fail 16 Dec 2020 87,947 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust system corroded

minor stone chip damage to windscreen central lower area

Pass 22 Nov 2019 87,923 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust system rear connection flange corroded

has cam/timing belt been replaced?

minor stone chip damage to windscreen central lower area

Fail 22 Nov 2019 87,923 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

exhaust system rear connection flange corroded

has cam/timing belt been replaced?

minor stone chip damage to windscreen central lower area

Pass 6 Dec 2018 84,871 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre outer sidewall surface perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside brake pipes have surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view minor damage to windscreen centre lower area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 79,541 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 77,365 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 73,900 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 70,453 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 64,949 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 60,463 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 53,610 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 44,873 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 40,400 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 34,477 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 29,773 miles

damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 29 Nov 2006 23,260 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 16,186 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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X793 HGJ is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 X793 HGJ, 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 X793 HGJ registered?

X793 HGJ is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 December 2000.

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