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X912 DEP

2000 Volvo S40

Beige Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,813 mi
Last recorded98,813 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX912 DEP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2018 98,813 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated Release button sticking in (3.1.3c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON THE LIMIT and tread ripping (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 96,519 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 95,383 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 86,383 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 69,815 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Nov 2013 69,715 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 62,264 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 56,428 miles

only 50% of both rear sidelights working.M.I.L light on constantly

Fail 15 Nov 2011 56,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

only 50% of both rear sidelights working.M.I.L light on constantly

Fail 11 Nov 2010 49,966 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 49,966 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 43,914 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 43,911 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 37,678 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 32,071 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 32,065 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 27,567 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 22,797 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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X912 DEP is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Beige with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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