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X668 ECE

2000 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

150,095 mi
Last recorded150,095 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2012
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX668 ECE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2012 150,095 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 143,775 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 136,144 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 136,144 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 129,075 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 123,225 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2007 117,183 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 117,183 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 114,886 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 110,830 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 105,174 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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X668 ECE is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 X668 ECE, 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.

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What year was X668 ECE registered?

X668 ECE is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 November 2000.

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