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W601 XMJ

2000 Volvo S40

Purple Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

155,708 mi
Last recorded155,708 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW601 XMJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2012 155,708 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 151,190 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 144,699 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 139,274 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 133,246 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 125,023 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 125,023 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fail 17 Oct 2006 118,598 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 118,598 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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W601 XMJ is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W601 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 W601 XMJ?

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What year was W601 XMJ registered?

W601 XMJ is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 March 2000.

Is W601 XMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W601 XMJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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