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X824 SES

2000 Volvo S40

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

89,315 mi
Last recorded89,315 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2009
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX824 SES
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2009 89,315 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 89,315 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 86,622 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 80,419 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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)

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

bodywork damaged at lower front and nearside rear bumper

headlamp wiper blades torn

odd wheel nut fitted to each wheel

offside rear wheel centre cap missing

Fail 18 Jun 2007 80,419 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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)

alloy wheel rims damaged

bodywork damaged at lower front and nearside rear bumper

headlamp wiper blades torn

odd wheel nut fitted to each wheel

offside rear wheel centre cap missing

Pass 14 Jun 2006 70,549 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 70,549 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

all wheel rims have slight damage

left and right rear suspension upper and lower link bushes worn but has no excessive movement

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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X824 SES is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 X824 SES, 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 X824 SES registered?

X824 SES is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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