MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,310 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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steel rim fitted to offside front alloys fitted to all others (all tyres same size)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
steel rim fitted to offside front alloys fitted to all others (all tyres same size)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
both front and rear brake pads wearing low
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W153 NBO is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 W153 NBO, 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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How do I check the history of W153 NBO?
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What year was W153 NBO registered?
W153 NBO is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2000.
Is W153 NBO safe to buy?
The MOT history for W153 NBO shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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