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X98 XAT

2000 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2010
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,641 mi
Last recorded121,641 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2009
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX98 XAT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2009 121,641 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 121,641 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 102,185 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 102,178 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 102,115 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 102,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 86,435 miles

front brake pads worn

number plate condition starting to deteriorate

Pass 3 Aug 2005 70,871 miles

exhaust entre setion rusty

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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X98 XAT is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X98 XAT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X98 XAT registered?

X98 XAT is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 December 2000.

Is X98 XAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for X98 XAT shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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