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X238 WLG

2000 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,819 mi
Last recorded93,819 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2011
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX238 WLG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2011 93,819 miles

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

Slight play in n/s/f roll bar link, rubbers also torn on link joints. Bonnet needs slamming to shut.

Fail 1 Dec 2011 93,805 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Bonnet needs to be slammed for catch to work.

N/s & o/s rear metal brake pipes heavily rusted.

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

Slight wear in n/s/f roll bar link joints, dust covers split on both roll bar links.

Pass 26 Nov 2010 88,811 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 78,695 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 73,210 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 68,077 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 60,841 miles

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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X238 WLG is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 X238 WLG, 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 X238 WLG registered?

X238 WLG is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is X238 WLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for X238 WLG shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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