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V819 XBE

2000 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

188,009 mi
Last recorded188,009 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2012
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV819 XBE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2012 188,009 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

airbag light on

front & rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2011 183,776 miles

Battery insecure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Feb 2011 183,776 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2010 170,809 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 170,366 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2009 159,229 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 159,201 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Dec 2007 144,428 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2007 144,428 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag light on

front number plate slightly dis coloured

slight binding to the o/s/f wheel

slight play in the o/s/f seat

Pass 29 Dec 2006 133,189 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 133,016 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front discs and pads becoming worn

n/s/r brake binding

Pass 7 Jan 2006 117,924 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear indicators starting to flash white

Fail 29 Dec 2005 117,565 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

air bag warning lamp staying on

both front tyres low on edges

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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V819 XBE is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 V819 XBE, 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 V819 XBE registered?

V819 XBE is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 6 January 2000.

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