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W778 XPP

2000 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

35,498 mi
Last recorded35,498 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW778 XPP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 35,498 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2025 35,496 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 33,747 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside windscreen washer misaligned

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 31 Oct 2023 32,166 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 30,293 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 30,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 28,842 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 27,327 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 23,307 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 20,661 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 18,802 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 18,344 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 18,344 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 17,694 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 16,873 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 16,083 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 15,459 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 14,822 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 14,278 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 13,572 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 12,984 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 11,878 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 10,835 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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W778 XPP is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 W778 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 W778 XPP registered?

W778 XPP is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 9 May 2000.

Is W778 XPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W778 XPP shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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