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X384 EKJ

2000 Volvo S40

Purple Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2014
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,678 mi
Last recorded153,678 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2013
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX384 EKJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2013 153,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 143,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust rusty

Fail 16 Nov 2012 143,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust rusty

Pass 6 Dec 2011 132,338 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside rear light lense slightly damaged

windows tinted

Pass 29 Nov 2010 121,258 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 121,156 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 1 Dec 2009 105,718 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 105,718 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 96,737 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 93,078 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 93,070 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 79,369 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 77,940 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 77,940 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD IS ON 2.5 MM MINIMUM LEGAL LIMIT IS 1.6 MM

Pass 15 Sep 2005 72,563 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD ON 2.5MM MINIMUM LEGAL LIMIT IS 1.6MM

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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X384 EKJ is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 X384 EKJ, 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 X384 EKJ registered?

X384 EKJ is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 September 2000.

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