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X234 OBE

2000 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

121,193 mi
Last recorded121,193 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2014
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX234 OBE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2014 121,193 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 109,629 miles

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to coating applied

Pass 5 Oct 2012 97,262 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 85,729 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 74,170 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 74,170 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 68,570 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 63,190 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 56,509 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 46,393 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 39,739 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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X234 OBE is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 X234 OBE, 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 X234 OBE registered?

X234 OBE is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 September 2000.

Is X234 OBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for X234 OBE shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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