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X516 XCL

2000 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

72,200 mi
Last recorded72,200 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX516 XCL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 72,200 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes on bulkhead in engine bay n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip x 1 central and chip x 1 o/s lower (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 71,521 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at join on bulkhead (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material @ flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material @ flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material @ flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips x2 , 1 central , 1 o/s lower (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 70,893 miles

Front hubs and suspension components have corrosion

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 70,218 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip x 1 (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image faint (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image faint (4.1.1 (b) (i))

both rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2023 70,218 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip x 1 (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image faint (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image faint (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

both rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2022 69,714 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing *strong advise * tyre 13 yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing * strong advise * tyre 10 yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing * strong advise * tyre 13 yrs old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 69,403 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2020 68,972 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front outer cv gaiter severely deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

slight play in rear trailing arm front bushes

Pass 29 Jan 2019 66,638 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2019 66,638 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 65,382 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust flanges corroded very thin with slight blow STRONG ADVISE (7.1.2)

Front tyres perishing on shoulders

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing on shoulders

Offside Rear brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2017 64,276 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust flanges corroded very thin STRONG ADVISE (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perished and splitting in tread STRONG ADVISE

Offside Rear brake disc slightly corroded on inner face

Fail 16 Feb 2017 64,275 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust flanges corroded very thin STRONG ADVISE (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perished and splitting in tread STRONG ADVISE

Offside Rear brake disc slightly corroded on inner face

Pass 26 Feb 2016 62,569 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing on shoulders

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

Fail 25 Feb 2016 62,569 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished and splitting on shoulders (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing on shoulders

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 62,041 miles

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

nearside rear tyre starting to split on sholders

offside rear brake disc slightly corroded

offside rear tyre splitting on sholders (STRONG ADVISE)

rear exhaust flanges corroded and getting thin

Pass 28 Feb 2014 61,517 miles

exhaust clamp bolt at front corroded thin

rear exhaust flanges corroded thin

Pass 12 Feb 2013 60,675 miles

exhaust flanges deteriorating

Pass 2 Feb 2012 60,026 miles

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

exhaust system slightly deteriated

fuel filter slightly deteriated

Fail 2 Feb 2012 60,026 miles

fuel filter slightly deteriated

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

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

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

exhaust system slightly deteriated

Pass 24 Jan 2011 58,497 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 58,497 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Jan 2010 57,862 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 57,862 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 55,499 miles

n/s rear tyre perrished in treads

o/s rear tyre has small stone cuts in it

Fail 9 Jan 2008 46,191 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

o/s rear tyre perrished in treads

Pass 9 Jan 2008 46,191 miles

o/s rear tyre perrished in treads

Pass 26 Jan 2007 39,555 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 39,555 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front to rear brake pipes

Pass 4 Jan 2006 33,410 miles

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

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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X516 XCL is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 X516 XCL, 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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X516 XCL is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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