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X982 FGC

2000 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

61,490 mi
Last recorded61,490 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX982 FGC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2020 61,490 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 61,488 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 57,459 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 55,262 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 53,208 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 51,526 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 49,656 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 47,395 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 45,859 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 45,859 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 12 Jul 2012 43,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 43,552 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 40,928 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 39,366 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 36,967 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 36,967 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 32,609 miles

both rear tyres cracked

Fail 19 Jun 2008 32,609 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 12 Jul 2007 30,096 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 26,853 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2005 22,404 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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X982 FGC is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 X982 FGC, 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 X982 FGC registered?

X982 FGC is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 December 2000.

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The MOT history for X982 FGC shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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