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X288 MBE

2000 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

185,780 mi
Last recorded185,780 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX288 MBE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 25 Apr 2016 185,780 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 177,090 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 166,366 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 155,324 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 144,036 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 132,351 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 120,380 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 108,836 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 97,140 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 91,102 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 85,919 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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X288 MBE is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 X288 MBE, 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 X288 MBE registered?

X288 MBE is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 2 October 2000.

Is X288 MBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for X288 MBE shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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