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X171 HBP

2000 Volvo S40

Beige Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

67,359 mi
Last recorded67,359 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX171 HBP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2026 67,359 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2025 65,514 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 61,915 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 59,555 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 59,555 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 54,844 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 50,931 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 46,160 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 38,829 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2019 38,825 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 32,970 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 28,628 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged slight dent in metal pipes (7.2.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 28,541 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 28,541 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 28,352 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 28,352 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 28,193 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 27,783 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 26,574 miles

Offside Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 24,350 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 22,715 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 21,146 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 19,835 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 19,835 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2007 18,140 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 18,140 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 16,071 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 14,320 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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X171 HBP is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Beige with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 X171 HBP, 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 X171 HBP registered?

X171 HBP is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 November 2000.

Is X171 HBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for X171 HBP shows 28 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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