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X286 MBE

2000 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,522 mi
Last recorded116,522 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2008
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX286 MBE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2008 116,522 miles

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

slight play o/s rack end

Pass 15 Dec 2007 101,363 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2007 101,363 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2006 93,104 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

o/side front wing light lense damaged

Pass 19 Dec 2006 93,104 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

o/side front wing light lense damaged

Pass 31 Jan 2006 90,748 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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X286 MBE is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X286 MBE, 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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What year was X286 MBE registered?

X286 MBE is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 September 2000.

Is X286 MBE safe to buy?

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