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X712 TOC

2000 Volvo S40

Purple Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

61,928 mi
Last recorded61,928 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX712 TOC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 61,928 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner part of gaiter (on drive-shaft) tearing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Side repeater slightly discoloured On wing (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Close to limit for NPR camera due to size of delamination (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 53,183 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 53,168 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 52,179 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 51,575 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2021 51,575 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 49,111 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 47,052 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 44,472 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 40,889 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 40,857 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

slight cracking on o/s & n/s rear outer tyre walls

Pass 14 Sep 2016 40,378 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 40,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 39,718 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 39,251 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 39,251 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 39,047 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 35,735 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 35,735 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 34,561 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 34,561 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 34,499 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 33,602 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 32,941 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 31,675 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 29,002 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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X712 TOC is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Purple 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 X712 TOC, 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 X712 TOC registered?

X712 TOC is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2000.

Is X712 TOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X712 TOC 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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