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X502 EKV

2000 Volvo S40

Yellow Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,813 mi
Last recorded113,813 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX502 EKV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2015 113,813 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 113,813 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 108,545 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 108,545 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 103,256 miles

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

unable to see brake pads due to wheel design

Pass 2 Apr 2012 98,736 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 89,971 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 89,971 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 82,825 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 82,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Apr 2009 73,923 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 73,923 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 73,132 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 71,917 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 69,692 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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X502 EKV is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Yellow with a 1,948cc 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 X502 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

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What year was X502 EKV registered?

X502 EKV is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 December 2000.

Is X502 EKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for X502 EKV shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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