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X268 DAB

2000 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1855cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,769 mi
Last recorded114,769 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX268 DAB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,855cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 114,769 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 114,769 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 114,517 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 114,517 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 113,112 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides outer sill/wheel arches (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

all exhaust system and mountings are very corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2020 113,105 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides outer sill/wheel arches (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

all exhaust system and mountings are very corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2019 109,946 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all hoses front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres have large cracks in the tread and sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres are bold on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 109,940 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all hoses front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres have large cracks in the tread and sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres are bold on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 105,734 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 101,870 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 98,574 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 95,985 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 92,433 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2013 88,116 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 88,116 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 84,572 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 81,127 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 77,061 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 69,931 miles

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

exhaust manifold slightly blowing when the engine is cold

exhaust slightly blowing on the rear mid section box (repaired with paste)

rear brake pads aprox 80% worn

rear no plate backing starting to lift

Pass 20 Sep 2008 62,644 miles

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

both front tyres worn low on the inner tread area

exhaust mid section corroded and slightly blowing (pin hole in silencer)

slight exhaust blow at the manifold area when the engine is cold

Fail 20 Sep 2008 62,644 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

both front tyres worn low on the inner tread area

exhaust mid section corroded and slightly blowing (pin hole in silencer)

slight exhaust blow at the manifold area when the engine is cold

Pass 24 Aug 2007 50,624 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 42,927 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 32,628 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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X268 DAB is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,855cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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