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X241 VBW

2000 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,762 mi
Last recorded135,762 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2013
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX241 VBW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2013 135,762 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 128,225 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 120,248 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 111,821 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 111,821 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

N/S HEADLIGHT GLASS CRACKED

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 102,279 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 102,279 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 913,635 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 83,743 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 73,178 miles

front and rear brake discs worn and poor condition

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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X241 VBW is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X241 VBW, 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 X241 VBW registered?

X241 VBW is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 September 2000.

Is X241 VBW safe to buy?

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