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X113 VBW

2000 Volvo S40

Beige Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

143,789 mi
Last recorded143,789 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX113 VBW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2024 143,789 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 135,993 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 132,666 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 132,663 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 129,106 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 128,858 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 128,858 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 128,709 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 120,665 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 117,120 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 112,632 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 109,076 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 101,982 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 98,699 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 98,698 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jan 2012 95,130 miles

air bag MIL lamp on

Fail 24 Jan 2012 95,128 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 21 Jan 2011 91,446 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 91,446 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 85,664 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 85,664 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2009 79,354 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 79,354 miles

Nearside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 76,117 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 76,117 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 68,197 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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X113 VBW is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Beige with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 X113 VBW, 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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X113 VBW is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 September 2000.

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