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X869 FLC

2000 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

177,276 mi
Last recorded177,276 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2014
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX869 FLC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2014 177,276 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 166,230 miles

centre exhaust deteriorated no leaks

front to rear brake pipes above fuel tank corroded not excessive unable to fully inspect

n/s headlamp glass broken

Fail 18 Oct 2013 166,230 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

centre exhaust deteriorated no leaks

front to rear brake pipes above fuel tank corroded not excessive unable to fully inspect

n/s headlamp glass broken

Fail 23 Apr 2013 166,227 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 157,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 145,529 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 130,818 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 112,877 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 95,623 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 74,686 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 47,319 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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X869 FLC is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 X869 FLC, 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 X869 FLC registered?

X869 FLC is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X869 FLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X869 FLC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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