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X161 RBD

2000 Volvo S40

Purple Petrol 1855cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

117,656 mi
Last recorded117,656 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX161 RBD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,855cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022 117,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 117,652 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 114,863 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 108,786 miles

1/ unable to check outer sills fully due to sill covers

Pass 28 Aug 2018 107,851 miles

chips in windscreen

un able to check outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 28 Sep 2017 105,940 miles

1/ unable to check outer sills fully due to sill covers

Pass 29 Sep 2016 105,087 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 105,076 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 103,539 miles

1.Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

2. Slight damage to front windscreen.

Fail 29 Sep 2015 103,536 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

1.Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

2. Slight damage to front windscreen.

Pass 9 Oct 2014 102,711 miles

as per failure

Fail 30 Sep 2014 102,595 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

1. Slight damage to front windscreen. 2. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 3. Hand brake travel on limit.

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 101,176 miles

1/ both front to rear steel brake pipes becoming corroded at rear 2/ slight damage to windscreen

Pass 25 Oct 2012 99,985 miles

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 2. Exhaust centre box starting to corrode. 3. Slight wear in nearside front anti roll bar link pin bushes. 4. Slight damage to front windscreen.

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

Fail 2 Oct 2012 99,954 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 98,113 miles

slight damage to windscreen plastic sill covers fitted at time of test front brake pads wearing low n/s/r brake disc becoming corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2010 94,471 miles

1/ brake fluid low 2/ front brake pads becoming worn 3/ both rear tyres wearing on inside edge 4/ slight damage to windscreen.

Pass 23 Oct 2009 91,148 miles

1/ o/s front tyre wearing on insided edge

Pass 29 Oct 2008 83,395 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Jun 2007 77,182 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

chips in windscreen

n/s/r/ tyre is soft

Pass 5 Jun 2007 77,182 miles

chips in windscreen

n/s/r/ tyre is soft

Pass 23 May 2006 67,000 miles

o/s front tyre excesive wear, outer shoulder

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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X161 RBD is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 1,855cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 X161 RBD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X161 RBD registered?

X161 RBD is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 December 2000.

Is X161 RBD safe to buy?

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