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X527 PCS

2000 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

103,256 mi
Last recorded103,256 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2014
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX527 PCS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2014 103,256 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 97,283 miles

advise front no plate

advise nearside & offside front to rear brake pipes

advise nearside & offside front tyres

advise nearside rear tyre out shape

Fail 26 Mar 2013 97,283 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

advise front no plate

advise nearside & offside front to rear brake pipes

advise nearside & offside front tyres

advise nearside rear tyre out shape

Pass 27 Mar 2012 92,659 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 88,495 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 83,043 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 76,868 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 70,086 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 62,168 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 54,641 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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X527 PCS is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 X527 PCS, 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 X527 PCS registered?

X527 PCS is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 November 2000.

Is X527 PCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X527 PCS shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X527 PCS have outstanding finance?

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