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X918 LGC

2000 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

122,255 mi
Last recorded122,255 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2012
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX918 LGC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2012 122,255 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 122,255 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2011 123,168 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 119,218 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2009 112,854 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 109,456 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

cable routed incorrectly in the offside front inner wheel arch going through the coil spring

engine managment warning lamp staying on

fuel line corroding near fuel filter

Fail 5 Aug 2008 109,456 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

cable routed incorrectly in the offside front inner wheel arch going through the coil spring

engine managment warning lamp staying on

fuel line corroding near fuel filter

Pass 13 Aug 2007 107,239 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Aug 2007 107,239 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

baby seat fitted to nearside front seat

nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 27 Jul 2006 102,760 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 102,760 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (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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X918 LGC is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 X918 LGC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X918 LGC registered?

X918 LGC is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 December 2000.

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The MOT history for X918 LGC shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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