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X87 FJE

2000 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

77,876 mi
Last recorded77,876 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX87 FJE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 77,876 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2024 69,255 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 65,798 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2023 65,781 miles

Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 51,329 miles

Fuel cap/seal cracking but still effective.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Side skirts/ sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 16 Sep 2021 50,032 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vechile has corroison in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 49,284 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 48,332 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 46,767 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 45,060 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 42,989 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 41,301 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 39,473 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 38,234 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 37,194 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 36,008 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 34,987 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 32,689 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 31,151 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 29,527 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 28,170 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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X87 FJE is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 X87 FJE, 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 X87 FJE registered?

X87 FJE is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 October 2000.

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