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X985 FBO

2000 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2013
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

94,512 mi
Last recorded94,512 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX985 FBO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 27 Oct 2012 94,512 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

air bag light illuminated

Pass 15 Oct 2011 88,761 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 84,126 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 78,926 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 73,543 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 68,400 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 62,416 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 55,683 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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X985 FBO is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 X985 FBO, 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 X985 FBO registered?

X985 FBO is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 October 2000.

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