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X954 NGH

2000 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

87,510 mi
Last recorded87,510 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX954 NGH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 87,510 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 87,510 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2016 78,951 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 73,143 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2015 73,143 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 64,480 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 56,001 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 56,000 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 May 2012 48,915 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 48,879 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 May 2011 35,754 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2011 35,750 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 19 May 2010 25,389 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 25,389 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2009 22,378 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 19,254 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Apr 2008 19,254 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 May 2007 17,943 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 15,666 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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X954 NGH is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 X954 NGH, 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 X954 NGH registered?

X954 NGH is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is X954 NGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for X954 NGH shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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