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X356 FHR

2000 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1855cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,783 mi
Last recorded103,783 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2009
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX356 FHR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,855cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2009 103,783 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 103,783 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 87,275 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 67,719 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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X356 FHR is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,855cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X356 FHR, 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 X356 FHR registered?

X356 FHR is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X356 FHR safe to buy?

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