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X998 HFE

2000 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,100 mi
Last recorded69,100 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX998 HFE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 69,100 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 59,734 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 59,290 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 58,299 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

front to rear brake pipes greased

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2020 57,964 miles

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))

Fail 4 Jul 2020 57,964 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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 6 Jul 2019 57,002 miles

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 7 Jul 2018 55,829 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2018 55,829 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 55,022 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 53,207 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 53,207 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 51,449 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 49,414 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 46,249 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 42,650 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 35,760 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 35,133 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 35,133 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 34,252 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 33,037 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 31,615 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 31,615 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 29,134 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 25,903 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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X998 HFE is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X998 HFE, 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 X998 HFE registered?

X998 HFE is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X998 HFE safe to buy?

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