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X976 EMJ

2000 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1855cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2011
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

130,741 mi
Last recorded130,741 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2010
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX976 EMJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,855cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2010 130,741 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 128,640 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2009 122,905 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 122,901 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2009 120,789 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 120,789 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2008 114,106 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 107,695 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 107,695 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 98,344 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 90,568 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 90,568 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 82,409 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 75,155 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 65,425 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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X976 EMJ is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,855cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 X976 EMJ, 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 X976 EMJ registered?

X976 EMJ is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 September 2000.

Is X976 EMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X976 EMJ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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