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X388 VYC

2000 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,949 mi
Last recorded100,949 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX388 VYC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 100,949 miles

vehicle overheated during inspection

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 May 2017 100,949 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (8.2.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket modified and seriously weakened hitting subframe (2.4.A.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

vehicle overheated during inspection

Pass 23 Nov 2015 98,643 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 98,643 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 94,626 miles

Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 90,404 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 85,890 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 82,506 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 77,124 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 70,928 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 66,127 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 66,127 miles

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 58,019 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 44,010 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 40,239 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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X388 VYC is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X388 VYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X388 VYC registered?

X388 VYC is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 November 2000.

Is X388 VYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X388 VYC shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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