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X969 ABV

2000 Volvo S40

Yellow Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

120,727 mi
Last recorded120,727 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX969 ABV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2017 120,727 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Jan 2017 120,727 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Jan 2016 117,168 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 113,179 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2014 113,178 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 108,190 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 108,190 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre has slight stress cracks

offside rear tyre has slight stress cracks

Pass 19 Jan 2013 104,268 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 104,230 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 104,230 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 97,347 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 89,062 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 81,288 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 73,999 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 65,804 miles

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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X969 ABV is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Yellow 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 X969 ABV, 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 X969 ABV registered?

X969 ABV is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 September 2000.

Is X969 ABV safe to buy?

The MOT history for X969 ABV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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