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X437 BJB

2000 Volvo S40

Beige Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

96,274 mi
Last recorded96,274 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2020
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX437 BJB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2020 96,274 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 96,264 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake lazy

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 91,491 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

brake pipes corroded

nearside parking brake lazy

underside of vehicle has slight surface corrosion

Pass 3 Oct 2015 109,669 miles

all springs corroded

brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded

underside of vehicle surface corroison

Pass 18 Jun 2014 106,050 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/r tyre worn outer edge

Pass 27 Jun 2013 102,714 miles

all tyres perished

Pass 11 Jul 2012 101,332 miles

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 10 Jul 2012 101,329 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 15 May 2010 99,381 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 96,214 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 96,214 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2008 93,333 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 84,712 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 79,958 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 77,354 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2005 77,354 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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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X437 BJB is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Beige with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 X437 BJB, 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 X437 BJB registered?

X437 BJB is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 November 2000.

Is X437 BJB safe to buy?

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