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X37 VBW

2000 Volvo S40

Beige Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

154,341 mi
Last recorded154,341 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2010
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX37 VBW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2010 154,341 miles

rear discs pitted

Pass 16 Jul 2009 140,153 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 140,150 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

all rear suspention bushes split but no movement on point of test

Pass 15 Jul 2008 132,443 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 132,443 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 125,991 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 120,045 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 120,045 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jul 2005 104,750 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2005 104,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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X37 VBW is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Beige with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X37 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 X37 VBW registered?

X37 VBW is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 September 2000.

Is X37 VBW safe to buy?

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