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X227 DAC

2000 Volvo S40

Beige Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

106,550 mi
Last recorded106,550 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX227 DAC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 106,550 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 106,419 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 105,051 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 102,860 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 102,265 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 102,265 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 100,589 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 98,625 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 95,522 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 92,209 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 92,209 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 90,642 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 87,981 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 87,981 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 85,447 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 82,843 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 80,564 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 80,532 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 8 Nov 2010 77,911 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 77,911 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 73,969 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 68,749 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 62,307 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 56,270 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2005 50,241 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Pass 17 Sep 2005 50,241 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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X227 DAC is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Beige with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X227 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 X227 DAC registered?

X227 DAC is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 September 2000.

Is X227 DAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X227 DAC shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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