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X878 YFS

2000 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

107,886 mi
Last recorded107,886 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX878 YFS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2015 107,886 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear bumper support bracket corroded

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 104,931 miles

N/S/R tyre scrubbed on inner edge

O/S & N/S Rear brake disc backplates missing

O/S & N/S front brake disc backplates rusting away

Pass 12 Feb 2013 101,985 miles

Exhaust rusting at joins

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S/F brake disc backplate rusting away

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service light on dash

Pass 7 Feb 2012 100,138 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear back plates missing

Pass 1 Nov 2010 96,978 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 86,123 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 74,971 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 74,827 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2007 68,478 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 61,393 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 61,393 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 56,729 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2005 56,705 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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X878 YFS is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X878 YFS, 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 X878 YFS registered?

X878 YFS is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 November 2000.

Is X878 YFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X878 YFS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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