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X48 NBE

2000 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

68,625 mi
Last recorded68,625 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX48 NBE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 68,625 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front/rear under car (3.6.B.2c)

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

oil leak under gear box

Fail 1 Oct 2016 68,625 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded front/rear under car (3.6.B.2c)

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

oil leak under gear box

Pass 8 Oct 2015 63,224 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2015 63,224 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 56,799 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Oct 2014 56,799 miles

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

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

BATTERY INSCURE

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 55,745 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2013 55,745 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 44,756 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 44,752 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 40,561 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 40,341 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 25,676 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 24,738 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wipers do not park automatically when switched off

Pass 6 Nov 2009 21,902 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 21,902 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 20,203 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 20,294 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 16,758 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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X48 NBE is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 X48 NBE, 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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What year was X48 NBE registered?

X48 NBE is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 September 2000.

Is X48 NBE safe to buy?

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