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X288 RDS

2000 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2014
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,837 mi
Last recorded89,837 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2013
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX288 RDS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 6 Nov 2013 89,837 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 88,765 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 86,711 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 83,569 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 78,792 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 72,737 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 67,341 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 59,053 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 52,504 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 RDS is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 RDS, 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 RDS registered?

X288 RDS is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 November 2000.

Is X288 RDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X288 RDS shows 9 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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