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X199 BKU

2000 Volvo S40

Beige Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,723 mi
Last recorded99,723 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX199 BKU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2015 99,723 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 97,044 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 97,044 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 94,717 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 89,880 miles

both rear torsion bar rubber bushes starting to split

Pass 27 Oct 2010 83,587 miles

o/s/f fog light smashed and inop/ front wipers split/ radiator leaking

Pass 3 Nov 2009 75,011 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 64,663 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 64,498 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 57,268 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 57,268 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 48,779 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 Oct 2006 48,779 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 40,353 miles

advise front tyres getting low on tread

advise general body damage

advise rear pads getting low

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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X199 BKU is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Beige with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X199 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X199 BKU registered?

X199 BKU is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 October 2000.

Is X199 BKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for X199 BKU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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