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X197 BKU

2000 Volvo S40

Beige Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,057 mi
Last recorded111,057 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2012
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX197 BKU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2012 111,057 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

o/s rear coil spring incomplete but still located.

Pass 10 Nov 2011 109,131 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 107,262 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front discs slightly worn.

o/s/r disc slightly scored.

Fail 11 Nov 2010 107,262 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front discs slightly worn.

o/s/r disc slightly scored.

Pass 16 Dec 2009 103,028 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 93,894 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 82,768 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 82,768 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 72,137 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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X197 BKU is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Beige with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X197 BKU, 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 X197 BKU registered?

X197 BKU is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 October 2000.

Is X197 BKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for X197 BKU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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