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W868 XBN

2000 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

117,618 mi
Last recorded117,618 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2011
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW868 XBN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2011 117,618 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 117,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 114,570 miles

Battery insecure

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 111,604 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 108,428 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 108,412 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 104,971 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 101,510 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 101,510 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2005 98,164 miles

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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W868 XBN is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,834cc 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 W868 XBN, 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 W868 XBN registered?

W868 XBN is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 August 2000.

Is W868 XBN safe to buy?

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