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X187 FJE

2000 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,163 mi
Last recorded145,163 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2009
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX187 FJE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2009 145,163 miles

brake pipes greased unable to check

Fail 14 Mar 2008 141,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

oil leak on rocker cover and also on sump and gearbox/scores marks on both front discs/exhaust corroded/o/s wiper split/o/s seat belt starting to fray.

Pass 14 Mar 2008 141,292 miles

oil leak on rocker cover and also on sump and gearbox/scores marks on both front discs/exhaust corroded/o/s wiper split/o/s seat belt starting to fray.

Pass 28 Mar 2007 134,334 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 134,334 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 126,014 miles

low wattage bulb fitted to n/s/r stop lamp

n/s/f sill trim insecure

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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X187 FJE is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 X187 FJE, 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 X187 FJE registered?

X187 FJE is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 October 2000.

Is X187 FJE safe to buy?

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