MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,245 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) does not face the front (1.1.A.3a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s headlamp adjuster broken
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W696 XPP is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 W696 XPP, 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 W696 XPP registered?
W696 XPP is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 April 2000.
Is W696 XPP safe to buy?
The MOT history for W696 XPP shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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