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X706 DCF

2000 Volvo S40

Purple Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,258 mi
Last recorded92,258 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2008
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX706 DCF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2008 92,258 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 92,258 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 24 Jan 2007 83,742 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 83,742 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 74,172 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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X706 DCF is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 X706 DCF, 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 X706 DCF registered?

X706 DCF is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 September 2000.

Is X706 DCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for X706 DCF shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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