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X973 HBK

2000 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,663 mi
Last recorded76,663 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX973 HBK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 76,663 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both pipes to flexi front (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear (7.1.2)

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

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

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

engine light on

silencer box corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2016 75,395 miles

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

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

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

silencer box corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2016 75,395 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

silencer box corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2015 71,249 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine light on

Fail 19 Aug 2015 71,249 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine light on

Pass 21 Aug 2014 69,175 miles

both rear brake backplates starting to corrode badly

both rear trailing arm bushes starting to split

engine managment light on

front brake discs corroded on working surface

nearside front backplate missing [brake]

nearside rear tyre starting to age crack

petrol tank support straps corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2014 69,175 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear brake backplates starting to corrode badly

both rear trailing arm bushes starting to split

engine managment light on

front brake discs corroded on working surface

nearside front backplate missing [brake]

nearside rear tyre starting to age crack

petrol tank support straps corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2013 62,393 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2013 62,393 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 49,109 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Aug 2012 49,109 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 46,512 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 43,870 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 41,173 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Aug 2009 41,173 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 33,205 miles

nearside rear tyre has cut in inner sidewall,(not through to cord)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 31,718 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

offside front wiper not clearing 100%.

Fail 28 Aug 2007 31,715 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

engine management light lit.

offside front wiper not clearing 100%.

Pass 29 Aug 2006 30,047 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 30,046 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front and offside front wiperblades streaky,(not too excess)

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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X973 HBK is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X973 HBK, 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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X973 HBK is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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