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X964 YCN

2000 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

162,480 mi
Last recorded162,480 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX964 YCN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 162,480 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 162,480 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 152,411 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 152,406 miles

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 139,429 miles

offside rear tyre is wearing smooth on inner edge of tread.

Fail 17 Mar 2015 139,427 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

The n/s rear brake disc is in very poor condition

The n/s rear brake dust plate is in very poor condition

The n/s rear wheel is very noisey when the wheel is spun

The o/s rear tyre is wearing smooth on the inner side wall

The rear brake pads are wearing unevenly

Pass 14 Feb 2014 129,902 miles

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

The n/s front drive shaft gaiter is weaping to the limit

Pass 14 Jan 2013 120,885 miles

both front brake back plate are in poor condition

the n/s front drive shaft gaiter is weaping to the limit

the n/s rear tyre is perishing

the o/s rear brake back plate is in poor condition

Pass 12 Jan 2012 110,655 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

exhaust mounting bolts poor condition

offside rear tyre perished

rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 31 Dec 2010 98,642 miles

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

both rear backplates corroded

both rear discs in poor condition

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

Fail 31 Dec 2010 98,642 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear backplates corroded

both rear discs in poor condition

nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 15 Jul 2008 62,830 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 56,987 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2006 48,469 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 42,383 miles

rear metal b/pipe across back axle starting to show signs of corrosion

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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X964 YCN is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 X964 YCN, 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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X964 YCN is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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