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X499 EKV

2000 Volvo S40

Yellow Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

117,643 mi
Last recorded117,643 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2012
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX499 EKV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2012 117,643 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 103,301 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 93,201 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 85,133 miles

front brakes are juddering slightly

offside and nearside rear short track arms bushes are worn slightly

Fail 20 Jan 2009 85,081 miles

Nearside Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brakes are juddering slightly

offside and nearside rear short track arms bushes are worn slightly

Pass 10 Jan 2008 75,183 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 65,151 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 52,714 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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X499 EKV is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Yellow with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 X499 EKV, 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

How do I check the history of X499 EKV?

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What year was X499 EKV registered?

X499 EKV is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 December 2000.

Is X499 EKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for X499 EKV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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