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J55 HOT

2000 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,305 mi
Last recorded66,305 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ55 HOT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 30 Mar 2026 66,305 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 66,286 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 66,231 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 66,175 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 65,915 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 65,902 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 65,802 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 65,720 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 65,443 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 65,328 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 64,363 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 63,993 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 63,355 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 59,339 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 57,769 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 52,530 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 43,636 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 43,632 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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J55 HOT is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 J55 HOT, 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 J55 HOT registered?

J55 HOT is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 November 2000.

Is J55 HOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J55 HOT shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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