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X859 RUA

2000 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

165,399 mi
Last recorded165,399 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2012
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX859 RUA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2012 165,399 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

air bag warning light on

slightly low effort to nearside rear parking brake

Fail 13 Jan 2012 165,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

air bag warning light on

slightly low effort to nearside rear parking brake

Pass 1 Feb 2011 155,627 miles

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

low effort to nearside rear parking brake

Fail 1 Feb 2011 155,627 miles

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

Nearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

low effort to nearside rear parking brake

Pass 8 Feb 2010 142,797 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 3 Feb 2010 142,561 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

parking brake lever near end of working travel

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Feb 2009 130,771 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 117,909 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 117,909 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 102,958 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 102,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2006 84,599 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 84,599 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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X859 RUA is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 X859 RUA, 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 X859 RUA registered?

X859 RUA is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 4 December 2000.

Is X859 RUA safe to buy?

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