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LBZ 6291

2000 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

132,296 mi
Last recorded132,296 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2011
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLBZ 6291
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2011 132,296 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 117,987 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 117,897 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 102,856 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 91,705 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 80,585 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 80,585 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 70,170 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2005 59,962 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 59,962 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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LBZ 6291 is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LBZ 6291, 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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LBZ 6291 is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 December 2000.

Is LBZ 6291 safe to buy?

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