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W277 XJE

2000 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

88,519 mi
Last recorded88,519 miles
Recorded on13 May 2010
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW277 XJE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2010 88,519 miles

centre - rear exhaust joint corroded.

Fail 11 May 2010 88,401 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

centre - rear exhaust joint corroded.

Pass 22 May 2009 77,291 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2007 62,203 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2007 62,203 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 53,074 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 53,073 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

unable to check inner brake pads

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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W277 XJE is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 W277 XJE, 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 W277 XJE registered?

W277 XJE is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 March 2000.

Is W277 XJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for W277 XJE shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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