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X522 PHJ

2000 Volvo S40

Yellow Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,431 mi
Last recorded76,431 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2012
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX522 PHJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2012 76,431 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2012 76,415 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2011 75,862 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 75,862 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 74,659 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 74,659 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 73,747 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 70,828 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 70,828 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 68,720 miles

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

offside front side marker lamp damaged

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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X522 PHJ is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Yellow with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X522 PHJ, 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 X522 PHJ?

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What year was X522 PHJ registered?

X522 PHJ is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 November 2000.

Is X522 PHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X522 PHJ shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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