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X617 BPA

2000 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,329 mi
Last recorded137,329 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX617 BPA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 137,329 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 128,731 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 118,930 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 109,917 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 100,967 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 90,482 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 80,051 miles

handbrake travel high, airbag light on

Fail 3 Mar 2011 80,051 miles

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

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

handbrake travel high, airbag light on

Pass 25 Feb 2010 67,961 miles

both rear indicators close to showing white light

hand brake travel close to fail

Fail 31 Mar 2009 65,464 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 65,464 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2008 60,741 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 60,741 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 53,471 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 44,960 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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X617 BPA is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X617 BPA, 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 X617 BPA registered?

X617 BPA is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 October 2000.

Is X617 BPA safe to buy?

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