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X387 EKJ

2000 Volvo S40

Purple Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

186,485 mi
Last recorded186,485 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2013
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX387 EKJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2013 186,485 miles

mid silencer slightly deteriated

Fail 5 Feb 2013 186,479 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

mid silencer slightly deteriated

Pass 29 Aug 2011 167,925 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 158,128 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 147,684 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 136,644 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 123,368 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 123,368 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 110,981 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 100,180 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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X387 EKJ is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X387 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X387 EKJ registered?

X387 EKJ is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 September 2000.

Is X387 EKJ safe to buy?

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