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X817 VBW

2000 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

101,135 mi
Last recorded101,135 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX817 VBW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2015 101,135 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 95,723 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 91,042 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 87,158 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 82,582 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 76,220 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 69,605 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 62,795 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 58,020 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2007 58,013 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 50,663 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 50,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2005 42,237 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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X817 VBW is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 X817 VBW, 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 X817 VBW registered?

X817 VBW is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 September 2000.

Is X817 VBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X817 VBW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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