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X408 EJE

2000 Volvo S40

Turquoise Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

50,755 mi
Last recorded50,755 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2011
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX408 EJE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2011 50,755 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2011 50,755 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 48,451 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 46,170 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 42,877 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 38,732 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 38,732 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 30,640 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 25,575 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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X408 EJE is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Turquoise with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X408 EJE, 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 X408 EJE registered?

X408 EJE is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 November 2000.

Is X408 EJE safe to buy?

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