MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
177,513 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
both outer wings corroded
coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)
fuel tank straps corroded
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
both outer wings corroded
coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)
fuel tank straps corroded
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
under body corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust system corroded
Fuel pipes corroded
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust system corroded
Fuel pipes corroded
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
under body corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
slight corrision on under side of body
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
slight corrision on under side of body
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
fuel filter very corroded but not leaking
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)
registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
fuel filter very corroded but not leaking
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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X996 HFE is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 X996 HFE, 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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X996 HFE is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 October 2000.
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