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W598 XMJ

2000 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,284 mi
Last recorded109,284 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2007
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW598 XMJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2007 109,284 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 102,731 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 102,728 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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W598 XMJ is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W598 XMJ, 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

How do I check the history of W598 XMJ?

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What year was W598 XMJ registered?

W598 XMJ is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 April 2000.

Is W598 XMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W598 XMJ shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W598 XMJ have outstanding finance?

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