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X256 VBW

2000 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

77,889 mi
Last recorded77,889 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2013
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX256 VBW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2013 77,889 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 67,805 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 60,837 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 59,088 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 56,455 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 53,193 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 49,676 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 49,676 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

headlamp wipers in op

long travel on parking brake

mark in n/s of screen

n/s/r brake draging

no plate lights dim

rear indictors start show white

Pass 21 Oct 2006 47,788 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 43,840 miles

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

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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X256 VBW is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 X256 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 X256 VBW registered?

X256 VBW is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 September 2000.

Is X256 VBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X256 VBW shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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