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X291 VBW

2000 Volvo S40

Beige Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

151,251 mi
Last recorded151,251 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX291 VBW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 151,251 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 143,641 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 140,715 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2012 130,501 miles

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)

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 121,043 miles

blue bulbs fitted but emmiting white light

Pass 1 Sep 2010 110,435 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 98,111 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 98,111 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2008 87,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 87,182 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 75,954 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 64,833 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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X291 VBW is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Beige with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X291 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.

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What year was X291 VBW registered?

X291 VBW is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 September 2000.

Is X291 VBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X291 VBW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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