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X968 USF

2000 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

129,580 mi
Last recorded129,580 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX968 USF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2013 129,580 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 121,348 miles

hand brake leaver has free travle

o/s/f seat belt slightly freyed

Fail 30 Sep 2011 121,348 miles

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

hand brake leaver has free travle

o/s/f seat belt slightly freyed

Fail 3 Sep 2011 121,309 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 112,724 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 112,724 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 108,045 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

park brake high

Fail 20 Jul 2009 108,045 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

park brake high

Pass 25 Jul 2008 101,520 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2007 93,870 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 84,864 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2005 69,838 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 26 Aug 2005 69,838 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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X968 USF is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 X968 USF, 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 X968 USF registered?

X968 USF is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 September 2000.

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The MOT history for X968 USF shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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