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X485 BJB

2000 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

118,557 mi
Last recorded118,557 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2020
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX485 BJB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2020 118,557 miles

rusty underbody

Pass 15 Mar 2019 117,692 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rusty underbody

Pass 28 Feb 2018 116,215 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 116,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 141,915 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front balljoint rubbers cracked and perished

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

Rear both rear tyres badly cracked, but not to the cords yet,

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear disc shields falling to bits due to corrosion

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

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

fuel filter exreamly corroded

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

rear bushes all badly perished but still functional

Pass 22 Feb 2016 113,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

belt tentioner worn

rear tyres cracked

Pass 27 Feb 2015 112,817 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 111,369 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 110,144 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 109,371 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 96,278 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 79,098 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 62,616 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 42,587 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 39,156 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 39,156 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 34,314 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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X485 BJB is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 X485 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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X485 BJB is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 November 2000.

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