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X956 XYA

2000 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

87,268 mi
Last recorded87,268 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2014
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX956 XYA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2014 87,268 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 77,027 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

airbag warning light remains on

Fail 15 Dec 2012 77,027 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

airbag warning light remains on

Pass 19 Dec 2011 74,408 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Inner Front Upper Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Dec 2011 74,408 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Inner Front Upper Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 72,495 miles

Air bag warning lamp remains on

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Slight damage to the nearside light unit

Pass 26 Jul 2010 65,571 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

airbag warning light remains on

slight damage to nearside rear light unit

Pass 3 Jul 2009 59,100 miles

slight damage to nearside rear light unit

Pass 23 Jun 2008 51,574 miles

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

slight damage to N/S/R tail lamp

Pass 22 Jun 2007 48,594 miles

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

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

slight damage to nearside rear light unit.

Pass 26 Jul 2006 44,971 miles

slight damage to n/s/r light unit

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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X956 XYA is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 X956 XYA, 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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X956 XYA is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 December 2000.

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