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X885 OTW

2000 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

126,772 mi
Last recorded126,772 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2014
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX885 OTW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2014 126,772 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 120,696 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 116,628 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 112,876 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 108,865 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 108,850 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 102,871 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 92,573 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 81,637 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 71,239 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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X885 OTW is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 X885 OTW, 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 X885 OTW registered?

X885 OTW is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 December 2000.

Is X885 OTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for X885 OTW shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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