MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,538 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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?
The MOT history for X847 GJB shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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