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W879 XRO

2000 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,104 mi
Last recorded116,104 miles
Recorded on4 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW879 XRO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2013 116,104 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 113,985 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES STARTING TO PERISH

Pass 14 May 2011 112,011 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 11 May 2010 110,109 miles

Offside rear caliper arm sticking slightly.

Rear tyres getting low on inner edges.

Fail 11 May 2010 110,109 miles

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

Offside rear caliper arm sticking slightly.

Rear tyres getting low on inner edges.

Pass 12 Jun 2009 101,637 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 90,808 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 82,229 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 82,229 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Dirt in front and rear number plate,back plates.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 May 2006 66,985 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

both front and rear number plates in poor condition

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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W879 XRO is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 W879 XRO, 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 W879 XRO registered?

W879 XRO is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 14 June 2000.

Is W879 XRO safe to buy?

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