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X918 RFC

2000 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

93,800 mi
Last recorded93,800 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2023
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX918 RFC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2023 93,800 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 84,957 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 76,317 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 69,559 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 69,504 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 62,580 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 54,299 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

n/s rear tyre has uneven wear on inner shoulder

Fail 1 Oct 2018 54,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

n/s rear tyre has uneven wear on inner shoulder

Pass 20 Sep 2017 45,937 miles

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

front and rear brake padswearing thin

Fail 20 Sep 2017 45,937 miles

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

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

front and rear brake padswearing thin

Pass 28 Sep 2016 37,715 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s rear (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Sep 2016 37,715 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s rear (3.5.1g)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam o/s/f (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 29,057 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 29,057 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam n/s front (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2014 28,313 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 28,313 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 27,112 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion on o/s rear brake pipe

Pass 26 Sep 2012 26,561 miles

all four tyres cracking to side walls

Fail 26 Sep 2012 26,561 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

all four tyres cracking to side walls

Pass 4 Oct 2011 24,968 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 21,988 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 18,936 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 15,361 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 12,085 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 8,778 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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X918 RFC is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 X918 RFC, 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 X918 RFC registered?

X918 RFC is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 September 2000.

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