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X469 DBU

2000 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

98,699 mi
Last recorded98,699 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX469 DBU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 98,699 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning both nearside and offside (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 97,297 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES COATED /COVERDED NOT ALLOWING FULL CHECK (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front headlamp lense fogged

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking /perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 95,933 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 94,245 miles

Offside Rear 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))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH TYRES CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 92,579 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 92,579 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 90,873 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 88,743 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 85,627 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 80,837 miles

various brake pipes corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2016 75,136 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 71,423 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 64,554 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 55,721 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 55,721 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 44,886 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 38,364 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 38,364 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 38,032 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 36,897 miles

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

rear tyres sidewalls starting to perrish

Fail 4 Aug 2008 35,441 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 35,441 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 33,312 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 29,275 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 26,250 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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X469 DBU is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 X469 DBU, 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 X469 DBU registered?

X469 DBU is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 September 2000.

Is X469 DBU safe to buy?

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