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X268 BKU

2000 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

147,505 mi
Last recorded147,505 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX268 BKU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2015 147,505 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s drive shaft seal leaking

Pass 29 Oct 2014 143,027 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 29 Oct 2014 143,026 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 31 Oct 2013 139,003 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 134,825 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

Fail 29 Oct 2012 134,825 miles

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

EXHAUST CORRODED

Pass 27 Oct 2011 129,697 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 125,748 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 125,748 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 121,148 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2009 121,148 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 117,388 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 113,626 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 108,092 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Nov 2005 90,453 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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X268 BKU is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 X268 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.

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X268 BKU is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 December 2000.

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