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X425 DBT

2000 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,285 mi
Last recorded86,285 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2011
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX425 DBT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2011 86,285 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 86,285 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 80,156 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 80,156 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2008 75,927 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 64,111 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 55,761 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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X425 DBT is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X425 DBT, 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 X425 DBT registered?

X425 DBT is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 December 2000.

Is X425 DBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for X425 DBT shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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