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X943 NLB

2000 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

132,055 mi
Last recorded132,055 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2015
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX943 NLB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2015 132,055 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 132,055 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive emissions not done du to exhaust holed to excess (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center pipe at rear box emissions could not be done (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 126,486 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 118,453 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 11 Apr 2013 118,337 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 114,824 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 105,003 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 105,003 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 99,362 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 91,807 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 86,054 miles

osf tyre worn inner edge

Pass 12 Sep 2007 79,229 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 79,205 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 69,310 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2005 61,771 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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X943 NLB is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 X943 NLB, 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 X943 NLB registered?

X943 NLB is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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The MOT history for X943 NLB shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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