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X533 UYC

2000 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

140,725 mi
Last recorded140,725 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX533 UYC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 140,725 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2018 140,151 miles

Offside Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 136,842 miles

Front brake disc inner faces in poor condition

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

Rear exhaust joint deteriorated

Rear suspension tie rod bushes deteriorated

Pass 30 Jun 2016 133,178 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

the offside and nearside front brake disc inner faces are in poor conditinn

Pass 1 Jul 2015 129,445 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 125,739 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 122,643 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn close to wear bars

Fail 20 Jul 2012 119,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 119,441 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 114,843 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 111,917 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 109,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 109,480 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 105,489 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2007 102,035 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 102,035 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 96,796 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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X533 UYC is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 X533 UYC, 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 X533 UYC registered?

X533 UYC is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 September 2000.

Is X533 UYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X533 UYC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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