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X304 EFJ

2000 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

129,327 mi
Last recorded129,327 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2013
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX304 EFJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2013 129,327 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 118,954 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 118,954 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 109,307 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 97,594 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 84,776 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 73,806 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 61,649 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 50,517 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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X304 EFJ is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 X304 EFJ, 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 X304 EFJ registered?

X304 EFJ is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 December 2000.

Is X304 EFJ safe to buy?

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