MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,050 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
corrosion on suspension brake and fuel components
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
offside and nearside rear upper and lower track arm bushes split
rear fuel pipes corroded
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust system corroded
o/s/f and n/s/f drop link bushes starting to perish
o/s/r and n/s/r upper and lower inner track arm bushes split
rear fuel pipes corroded
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
n/s/r and o/s/r inner track arms bushes starting to split
o/s/r and n/s/r brake pipes slightly corroded
rear fuel pipe corrded
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
n/s/r and o/s/r inner track arms bushes starting to split
o/s/r and n/s/r brake pipes slightly corroded
rear brake discs corroded
rear fuel pipe corrded
Nearside Front Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
windscreen scratched
Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
windscreen scratched
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
light mark on windscreen
rear number plate starting to deteriorate
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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X523 OBL is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 X523 OBL, 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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X523 OBL is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 December 2000.
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