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X91 GAD

2000 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

147,756 mi
Last recorded147,756 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX91 GAD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2023 147,756 miles

Body work corroded.

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

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 147,753 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Body work corroded.

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

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 145,376 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Both driveshaft seals. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 143,083 miles

Handbrake lever travel close to end.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 143,079 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Handbrake lever travel close to end.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 140,652 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 140,652 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 137,716 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Aug 2019 137,716 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Aug 2018 134,724 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 131,123 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 127,421 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 125,833 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 117,293 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 117,290 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust slight leak from centre pipe

Pass 31 Jul 2013 103,497 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 92,891 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 89,955 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 89,955 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 85,952 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 80,097 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 80,097 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 70,107 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 61,588 miles

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

o/s rear inner sidelamp inoperative and rectified

Pass 10 Aug 2006 61,588 miles

o/s rear inner sidelamp inoperative and rectified

Pass 8 Aug 2005 51,764 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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X91 GAD is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 X91 GAD, 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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X91 GAD is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 4 September 2000.

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