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X218 FJE

2000 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

189,859 mi
Last recorded189,859 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2013
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX218 FJE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2013 189,859 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Feb 2013 189,859 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 173,446 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 156,082 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 139,642 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Feb 2010 139,641 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 138,462 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 133,042 miles

1. slight damage to front windscreen. 2. both front brake discs becoming distorted and corroded.

Pass 7 Sep 2007 125,192 miles

both front tyres becoming perished † †n/s/f to rear steel brake pipe becoming corroded at rear † †n/s/r tyre at legal limits worn on edges † †slight damage to windscreen † †both front brake discs becoming distorted

Pass 7 Sep 2006 117,907 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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X218 FJE is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X218 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X218 FJE registered?

X218 FJE is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 September 2000.

Is X218 FJE safe to buy?

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