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X656 LBD

2000 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,333 mi
Last recorded93,333 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX656 LBD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 93,333 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Centre to rear exhaust joint corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front fog light lens broken

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 93,333 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Centre to rear exhaust joint corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front fog light lens broken

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 17 Apr 2018 89,704 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust system corroded and joints/clamps unservicable

Fail 17 Apr 2018 89,704 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust system corroded and joints/clamps unservicable

Pass 11 May 2017 87,414 miles

Rear tyres starting to crack / perish

Fail 10 May 2017 87,414 miles

Offside Front Brake performance not tested brake calliper seized (3.7.A.1)

Rear tyres starting to crack / perish

Pass 20 Apr 2016 83,804 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 83,804 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter area (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 May 2015 78,529 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 78,529 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r shocker dust cover split

Pass 7 May 2014 72,690 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 67,547 miles

both rear tierod barlinks worn

Fail 2 Jun 2012 60,623 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tierod barlinks unbonding

Pass 2 Jun 2012 60,623 miles

both rear tierod barlinks unbonding

Fail 2 Jun 2011 53,931 miles

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

front wipers smearing/split on ends

Pass 2 Jun 2011 53,931 miles

front wipers smearing/split on ends

Pass 4 Jun 2010 48,796 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 41,092 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 32,146 miles

Rear exhaust joint rusty and corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2007 27,104 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 25,252 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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X656 LBD is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X656 LBD, 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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X656 LBD is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 December 2000.

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