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X971 JOT

2000 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

132,419 mi
Last recorded132,419 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX971 JOT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 132,419 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake test just passed on 16%

Pass 21 Sep 2016 132,038 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 128,024 miles

Rear Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 119,517 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 109,297 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE AREA

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Sep 2013 109,297 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE AREA

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 98,163 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 82,085 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 79,907 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 79,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 75,759 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2009 75,757 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 67,396 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 67,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 62,685 miles

Front and rear b/pads seem to be getting abit low

O/S/F tyre getting abit low on tread slightly

Fail 8 Nov 2006 56,808 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 Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 56,808 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 50,408 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 50,068 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

All brake discs appear worn but servicable.

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

Slight long park lever travel.

Slight reduced park performance at O/S

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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X971 JOT is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 X971 JOT, 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 X971 JOT registered?

X971 JOT is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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