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X272 AAU

2000 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,177 mi
Last recorded66,177 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX272 AAU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 66,177 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 66,172 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 May 2015 55,226 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 48,204 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2012 45,613 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 45,613 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 43,961 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 43,961 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 41,402 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 37,849 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 34,719 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 31,000 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 27,529 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 27,529 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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X272 AAU is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X272 AAU, 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 X272 AAU registered?

X272 AAU is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X272 AAU safe to buy?

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