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X221 DAC

2000 Volvo S40

Beige Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,587 mi
Last recorded95,587 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2011
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX221 DAC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2011 95,587 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 95,587 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 79,820 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Aug 2010 79,820 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)

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

Coolant leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 61,611 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 61,611 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 40,886 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 32,212 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 25,583 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 25,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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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X221 DAC is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Beige with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 X221 DAC, 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 X221 DAC registered?

X221 DAC is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is X221 DAC safe to buy?

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