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W939 XGG

2000 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

128,761 mi
Last recorded128,761 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2013
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW939 XGG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2013 128,761 miles

o/s repeater shows white light,o/s/f and n/s/f tyres low tread,n/s/r tyre low tread,o/s/r and n/s/r seatbelt areas corroded,fuel pipes corroded and damp,rear suspension area corroded.

Fail 21 Feb 2013 128,756 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

o/s repeater shows white light,o/s/f and n/s/f tyres low tread,n/s/r tyre low tread,o/s/r and n/s/r seatbelt areas corroded,fuel pipes corroded and damp,rear suspension area corroded.

Pass 10 Feb 2012 108,966 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 9 Feb 2012 108,965 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 88,116 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2010 79,036 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2010 79,031 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 75,344 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside oil seal in gear box slight leak

nearside rear back plate corroded and rubbing on disc

nearside rear bumper light inoperative

rear number plate slight deteriorated

Fail 12 Jan 2009 75,335 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside oil seal in gear box slight leak

nearside rear back plate corroded and rubbing on disc

nearside rear bumper light inoperative

rear number plate slight deteriorated

travel in handbrake lever

Fail 3 Jan 2008 67,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 67,669 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 59,952 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 59,952 miles

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

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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W939 XGG is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 W939 XGG, 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 W939 XGG registered?

W939 XGG is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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