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X293 VBK

2000 Volvo S40

Beige Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,013 mi
Last recorded92,013 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX293 VBK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 92,013 miles

Central exhaust slightly deteriorated by corrosion.

Fail 13 May 2019 92,001 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust slightly deteriorated by corrosion.

Pass 21 Apr 2018 87,405 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside wiper

Rear exhaust flange

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

Fail 21 Apr 2018 87,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside wiper

Rear exhaust flange

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

Pass 4 May 2017 83,649 miles

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

rear tie bar bushes worn on all 4 tie bars

Fail 29 Apr 2017 83,645 miles

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

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

rear tie bar bushes worn on all 4 tie bars

Pass 30 Apr 2016 81,613 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 79,189 miles

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

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

exhaust corroding

Pass 15 Apr 2014 76,447 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 70,895 miles

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

both front discs slighty rusty

Pass 19 Jul 2012 68,364 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jul 2012 68,328 miles

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)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 61,238 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 56,007 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 56,007 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2009 50,158 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2009 50,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 43,993 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 43,993 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 35,487 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 26,430 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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X293 VBK is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Beige with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 X293 VBK, 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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X293 VBK is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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