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X881 CAX

2000 Volvo S40

Beige Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

138,256 mi
Last recorded138,256 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX881 CAX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2018 138,256 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark in fluid resovoir (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake performance not tested brakes not roller tested, due to brake failure (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear failed on test (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded dangerous (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear child seat fitted o/s /r cannot check adult seat

Pass 29 Sep 2017 128,051 miles

Nearside Rear brake back plate deteriorated

Offside Front brake back plate deteriorated

Offside Rear brake back plate deteriorated

Offside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Fail 27 Sep 2017 128,035 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint centre to rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake back plate deteriorated

Offside Front brake back plate deteriorated

Offside Rear brake back plate deteriorated

Offside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Pass 12 Sep 2016 121,420 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 115,204 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 106,430 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 99,255 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 92,525 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 92,525 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 87,598 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 87,598 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Aug 2010 80,195 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 74,644 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2008 68,421 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 68,421 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 62,885 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 53,599 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 53,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Sep 2005 44,645 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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X881 CAX is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Beige with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 X881 CAX, 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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X881 CAX is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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