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X962 ARX

2000 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

59,963 mi
Last recorded59,963 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2022
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX962 ARX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2022 59,963 miles

Front day running lamps damaged

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

both front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2022 59,963 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front day running lamps damaged

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

both front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2021 57,374 miles

Offside Front indicator lamp damaged

Offside Front marker lamp damaged

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

Pass 20 Aug 2020 55,185 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 55,185 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking filler (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 53,093 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 53,093 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2018 48,631 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 42,803 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 38,405 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished on sidewall

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 34,580 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 30,523 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 26,326 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 23,154 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 21,958 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 21,958 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 20,678 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 19,487 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 19,487 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 18,263 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 18,259 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 16,856 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 14,747 miles

uneven tyre wear on both front tyres outer edges

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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X962 ARX is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 X962 ARX, 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 X962 ARX registered?

X962 ARX is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 September 2000.

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