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X988 FBO

2000 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,081 mi
Last recorded84,081 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2010
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX988 FBO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 6 Apr 2010 84,081 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s/f tyre getting close to required limit.

rear brake pads low.

wear to front brake discs.

Pass 6 Apr 2010 84,081 miles

o/s/f tyre getting close to required limit.

rear brake pads low.

wear to front brake discs.

Pass 8 Apr 2009 76,700 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 70,137 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 62,560 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 53,438 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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X988 FBO is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X988 FBO, 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 X988 FBO registered?

X988 FBO is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X988 FBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for X988 FBO shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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