MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,264 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
rear exhaust flange heavilly corroded
small splits in both lower engine mounts
CHIP IN N/S LOWER WINDSCREEN
CHIP IN O/S WINDSCREEN SMALLER THAN 10mm
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
n/s/r brake hose wearing
o/s/f anti roll bar link boot wearing
exhaust corroded
rear brake pads low
rear tyres slightly mishaped
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
exhaust corroded
n/s/f marker light inop
rear brake pads low
rear tyres slightly mishaped
Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
fuel filler cap strap broken
fuel filter strap incorrect but secure
minor chips in windscreen
rear coil springs covering flaking off
rear exhaust over axle flange heavily corroded
slight fluffing along o/s/f seat belt
slight oil misting around power steering pump
fuel filler cap strap broken
fuel filter strap incorrect but secure
minor chips in windscreen
rear coil springs covering flaking off
rear exhaust over axle flange heavily corroded
slight fluffing along o/s/f seat belt
slight oil misting around power steering pump
chip in zone A at 10mm in dia
front tyres differant makes to rear which are differant to each other
fuel filter incorrect strap fitted but secure
chip in zone A at 10mm in dia
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
front tyres differant makes to rear which are differant to each other
fuel filter incorrect strap fitted but secure
chips in windscreen
o/s/f seat showing fluffing along edges
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
bonnet pull stiff to operate
front and rear no plates showing delamination
front brake hoses showing surface cracks and metal ends showing corrosion
front discs heavily lipped
fuel filter zipped clipped on not correct clip
n/s/f tyre at 3mm and wearing on edges
n/s/r inner side light in-op
o/s/f seat belt showing fluffing along edging
rear brake hose metal ends showing corrosion
rear indicaters showing slight discoloration
rear pads wearing low
rear side arm bushes split an worn
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside rear tyre is on 2mm. Both front tyres are on 3mm. Nearside rear tyre pressure is low.
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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X968 YCN is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 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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What year was X968 YCN registered?
X968 YCN is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 September 2000.
Is X968 YCN safe to buy?
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