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X471 BJB

2000 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

172,946 mi
Last recorded172,946 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX471 BJB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2014 172,946 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 10 Sep 2014 172,946 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 165,511 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 165,511 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 155,116 miles

rear tyres wearing innerside

Fail 3 Sep 2012 155,116 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

rear tyres wearing innerside

Pass 29 Aug 2011 141,921 miles

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

offside front tyre outer wall surface cracks will need replacing soon

Fail 27 Aug 2011 141,917 miles

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

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

offside front tyre outer wall surface cracks will need replacing soon

Pass 14 Sep 2010 134,878 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 14 Sep 2010 134,878 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 128,881 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 119,391 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Sep 2008 119,391 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 111,059 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 107,655 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear sidelight inop

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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X471 BJB is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 X471 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.

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X471 BJB is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 October 2000.

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