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X397 HRD

2000 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

112,229 mi
Last recorded112,229 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2012
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX397 HRD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2012 112,229 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 106,825 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 101,151 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 95,277 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 93,854 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 93,854 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 83,684 miles

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

both front wipers split at ends

both rear discs corroded

front number plate damaged

handbrake travel getting high

Pass 5 Oct 2005 73,321 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 73,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

battery insecure

clutch pedal anti-slip worn

handbrake travel high

nearside headlamp broken inside

Pass 12 Aug 2005 72,544 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2005 72,544 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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X397 HRD is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 X397 HRD, 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 X397 HRD registered?

X397 HRD is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 December 2000.

Is X397 HRD safe to buy?

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