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X621 BDB

2000 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

171,285 mi
Last recorded171,285 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX621 BDB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2017 171,285 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside steering rack gaiter loose but secure

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2016 150,570 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 148,843 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rears at rear by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2015 143,278 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 138,189 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Oct 2013 138,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 133,332 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 128,087 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 121,980 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 121,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 116,771 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2008 110,054 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 110,054 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 103,845 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 98,827 miles

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

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

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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X621 BDB is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 X621 BDB, 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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X621 BDB is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 December 2000.

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