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W874 XBN

2000 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

76,091 mi
Last recorded76,091 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW874 XBN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2012 76,091 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear discs and back plats s/rusted

Fail 27 Jul 2012 76,091 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear discs and back plats s/rusted

Pass 29 Jul 2011 68,683 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 60,364 miles

x2 rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 29 Jun 2009 58,915 miles

handbrake travel high

n/s/f tyre worn to limit on outer edge

Pass 27 Jun 2008 56,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside wiper blade split

Fail 26 Jun 2008 56,883 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside wiper blade split

rear brake performance uneven

Pass 29 Jun 2007 52,689 miles

front no plate in poor condition

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2006 44,656 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 44,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front no plate deteriorated

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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W874 XBN is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W874 XBN, 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 W874 XBN registered?

W874 XBN is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W874 XBN safe to buy?

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