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X539 RFR

2000 Volvo S40

Gold Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

82,275 mi
Last recorded82,275 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2013
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX539 RFR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2013 82,275 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 25 Sep 2013 82,275 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 20 Sep 2012 67,778 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 56,213 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 53,776 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 51,113 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 48,290 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 45,557 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 42,508 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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X539 RFR is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Gold with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 X539 RFR, 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 X539 RFR registered?

X539 RFR is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 October 2000.

Is X539 RFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for X539 RFR shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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