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X838 VWT

2000 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

101,460 mi
Last recorded101,460 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2014
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX838 VWT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2014 101,460 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 92,006 miles

exhaust corroded at joins

n/s front tyres wearing on out edge

o/s/front tyre wearing on inner-edge

o/s/rear brake dust cover corrded and broken

Fail 29 Aug 2013 92,006 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

exhaust corroded at joins

n/s front tyres wearing on out edge

o/s/front tyre wearing on inner-edge

o/s/rear brake dust cover corrded and broken

Pass 27 Jul 2012 83,299 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 83,299 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 May 2011 80,020 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge & on 3mm.

restricted visibility due to plastic sill covers.

Pass 24 Apr 2010 72,925 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2009 69,284 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 65,403 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 61,020 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 51,165 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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X838 VWT is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 X838 VWT, 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 X838 VWT registered?

X838 VWT is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 December 2000.

Is X838 VWT safe to buy?

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