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W746 XGP

2000 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,456 mi
Last recorded37,456 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2013
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW746 XGP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2013 37,456 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 37,456 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 35,187 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 35,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 32,837 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 32,837 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 30,923 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 30,923 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 29,476 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 27,280 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 24,830 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 22,550 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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W746 XGP is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W746 XGP, 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 W746 XGP registered?

W746 XGP is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 July 2000.

Is W746 XGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W746 XGP shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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