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S500 GBS

2023 Volvo V40

Silver Hybrid electric (clean)
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

28,481 mi
Last recorded28,481 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS500 GBS
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2023
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 28,481 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 25,177 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2024 25,177 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 23,141 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 21,012 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 18,820 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 15,689 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 12,132 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 11,779 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 11,779 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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S500 GBS is a 2023 Volvo V40 in Silver. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

The most common reason a Volvo V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S500 GBS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 3 years old, this Volvo V40 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S500 GBS registered?

S500 GBS is a 2023 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 October 2023.

Is S500 GBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S500 GBS shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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