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X872 RHJ

2000 Volvo S40

White Petrol 1855cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2011
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

95,957 mi
Last recorded95,957 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2010
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX872 RHJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,855cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2010 95,957 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 95,957 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 90,001 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2009 90,001 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 1 Apr 2008 86,306 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 86,306 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 79,030 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 56,098 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 75,806 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 75,806 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

O/S/R radius 'link arm' outer bush starting to split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2005 73,324 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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X872 RHJ is a 2000 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,855cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 X872 RHJ, 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 X872 RHJ registered?

X872 RHJ is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 September 2000.

Is X872 RHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X872 RHJ shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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