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X929 YFS

2000 Volvo S40

Purple Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

97,802 mi
Last recorded97,802 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX929 YFS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 97,802 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear inner sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of sills

Fail 3 Aug 2021 97,802 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear inner sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of sills

Pass 3 Aug 2020 96,516 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside sill covers not allowing full inspection of sills

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

Offside Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside sill covers not allowing full inspection of sills

Pass 2 Aug 2019 93,724 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under carriage (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2018 88,603 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively discs (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front headlight damaged but not affecting output

sill covers fitted

vehicle structure corrosion

Pass 17 Jun 2017 82,816 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit both nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 80,535 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 77,759 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 77,758 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 74,577 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 3 Jul 2014 74,576 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 72,028 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2012 70,993 miles

Oil leak

airbag warning lamp illuminated on dash indicating fault.

Pass 4 Jul 2011 68,700 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2010 65,678 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 63,973 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 62,589 miles

Battery insecure

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 61,011 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 54,210 miles

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

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

advise judder from offside front brake.

Pass 28 Jun 2006 54,210 miles

advise judder from offside front brake.

Pass 5 Jul 2005 45,299 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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X929 YFS is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 X929 YFS, 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 X929 YFS registered?

X929 YFS is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 November 2000.

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