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X912 BPA

2000 Volvo S40

Gold Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

172,866 mi
Last recorded172,866 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX912 BPA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 172,866 miles

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

Nearside Front cv joint making a knocking noise

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres have cracks around tread and side walls

Fail 13 Oct 2017 172,864 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Front cv joint making a knocking noise

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres have cracks around tread and side walls

Pass 30 Sep 2016 167,503 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 167,503 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 167,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Next to fuel filter. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Dog bone arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Above fuel tank. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Dog bone arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Both front coil springs very corroded.

Both front suspension top mounts corroded.

Both rear tyres starting to perish.

Exhaust hitting heat shield next to fuel tank.

Fuel cap seal starting to perish.

Fuel filter and connecting pipes very corroded.

Fuel tank straps very corroded.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

N/S/F inner arch corroded (HOLED) close to gearbox mount.

N/S/F tyre starting to split in treads.

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S headlight holed.

O/S/R brake disc very corroded.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake application slightly uneven (O/S 28% lower)

Underside of vehicle very corroded.

Pass 11 Sep 2015 160,805 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 160,761 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 150,817 miles

n/s/r brake effort low

Fail 14 Aug 2014 150,768 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

n/s/r brake effort low

Pass 9 Aug 2013 143,225 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 137,629 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust joint to centre pipe corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2011 131,863 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2011 131,863 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 126,590 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 126,590 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2009 120,908 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 120,908 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 113,030 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 103,515 miles

front pads low †rear hand brake did notlock up

Pass 5 Sep 2006 80,938 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Aug 2006 80,880 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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X912 BPA is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Gold with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 X912 BPA, 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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X912 BPA is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 September 2000.

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