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X959 RGB

2000 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

124,813 mi
Last recorded124,813 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2011
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX959 RGB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2011 124,813 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 124,813 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 113,403 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 104,849 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 91,084 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2009 91,084 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 83,014 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 83,013 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 73,740 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 73,740 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 58,776 miles

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

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

front brake imbalance of 12%

Fail 10 Feb 2006 58,776 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

front brake imbalance of 12%

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 RGB is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 X959 RGB, 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 X959 RGB registered?

X959 RGB is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 November 2000.

Is X959 RGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for X959 RGB shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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