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X257 CAU

2000 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

85,510 mi
Last recorded85,510 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX257 CAU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2014 85,510 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 73,388 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 19 Sep 2013 73,388 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 1 Oct 2012 68,582 miles

rear discs deteriorated

Fail 28 Sep 2012 68,582 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear discs deteriorated

Pass 29 Sep 2011 61,773 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 53,869 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 53,783 miles

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

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

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 49,447 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 49,447 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 46,172 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 43,464 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 41,266 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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X257 CAU is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 X257 CAU, 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

How do I check the history of X257 CAU?

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What year was X257 CAU registered?

X257 CAU is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X257 CAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for X257 CAU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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