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X228 HLE

2000 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

29,824 mi
Last recorded29,824 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX228 HLE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 29,824 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 29,816 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 29,271 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 28,498 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 28,498 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 27,774 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 26,940 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 26,221 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 26,221 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 25,282 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 23,664 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 23,664 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 21,386 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 18,909 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 16,529 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 13,998 miles

O/S FRONT TYRE TREAD HAS SLIGHT DAMAGE

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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X228 HLE is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 X228 HLE, 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 X228 HLE registered?

X228 HLE is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 September 2000.

Is X228 HLE safe to buy?

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