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X847 GJB

2000 Volvo S40

Yellow Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

138,538 mi
Last recorded138,538 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2009
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX847 GJB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2009 138,538 miles

damage to screen/nsf headlamp cracked and poor image/osf drop link boots split/osf/nsf ball jiont boots cracked and perished/suspenion bushes perished front and rear/nail to nsr tyre/rear brake discs lipped pitted/corrosion to exhaust

Fail 14 Aug 2009

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

damage to screen/nsf headlamp cracked and poor image/osf drop link boots split/osf/nsf ball jiont boots cracked and perished/suspenion bushes perished front and rear/nail to nsr tyre/rear brake discs lipped pitted/corrosion to exhaust

Fail 30 Aug 2008 129,777 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 129,777 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 126,550 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 121,100 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 116,609 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 116,609 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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X847 GJB is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Yellow with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X847 GJB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X847 GJB registered?

X847 GJB is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 November 2000.

Is X847 GJB safe to buy?

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