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X638 BDB

2000 Volvo S40

Purple Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

128,901 mi
Last recorded128,901 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2012
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX638 BDB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2012 128,901 miles

rear roll bar bushes perished

Fail 31 Jan 2012 128,901 miles

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

rear roll bar bushes perished

Pass 14 Feb 2011 119,864 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 113,837 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 113,837 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 111,077 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Nov 2008 111,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 103,254 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 84,961 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 73,718 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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X638 BDB is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X638 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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What year was X638 BDB registered?

X638 BDB is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 November 2000.

Is X638 BDB safe to buy?

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