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X959 JOT

2000 Volvo S40

Beige Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

124,665 mi
Last recorded124,665 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX959 JOT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 124,665 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

engine management light on

Fail 18 Aug 2016 124,664 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

engine management light on

Pass 21 Aug 2015 115,752 miles

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

engine managment warning light on

Fail 21 Aug 2015 115,752 miles

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

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

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

engine managment warning light on

Pass 18 Aug 2014 109,808 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

engine light on

n/s & o/s rear shockabsorbers poor

Fail 18 Aug 2014 109,808 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

engine light on

n/s & o/s rear shockabsorbers poor

Pass 13 Aug 2013 103,274 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 103,274 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 94,404 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2012 94,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 86,951 miles

n/s/r inner sidelight not working

Pass 29 Jul 2010 79,921 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 73,125 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 68,555 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 61,702 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 53,132 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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X959 JOT is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Beige with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 X959 JOT, 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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X959 JOT is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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