2000 Volvo S40 1.6L Petrol · X246 CAU
2000 Volvo S40 (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2000. Recorded mileage 47,567 miles. MOT expired on 21 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Export Allocation
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 47,567 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
X246 CAU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/08/2025
- 47,567 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
X246 CAU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Volvo S40 (X246 CAU) between August 2022 and August 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
X246 CAU Mileage History
- 12/08/202246,517 mi
- 15/08/202246,557 mi+40 mi
- 14/08/202347,154 mi+597 mi
- 15/08/202447,398 mi+244 mi
- 11/08/202547,567 mi+169 mi
Average of roughly 350 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
Known faults for Volvo S40 (Gen 1)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (X246 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as X246CAU.
SUZUKI
GSF600
BMW
F650
BMW
R SERIES
SUZUKI
GRAND VITARA
YAMAHA
YZF R6
VOLKSWAGEN
GOLF
LDV
CONVOY
VAUXHALL
CORSA
MERCEDES-BENZ
CLK
TRIUMPH
SPRINT
SUBARU
FORESTER
TOYOTA
COROLLA
VOLVO S40 Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2000 model year cars.
- Front suspension bush and top mount wearModerate
Wishbone bushes, drop links and top mounts wear steadily on UK roads, leaving the S40 noisy at the front and less settled at motorway speeds.
- ABS module and speed signal faultsModerate
ABS control units and related wiring can fail intermittently, bringing warning lights, lost speed signal and awkward-to-diagnose electrical gremlins.
- Rear arch and sill corrosionSerious
Rust around the rear arches, sill ends and lower body mounts is a major reason otherwise usable S40s fail MOTs or become uneconomical to save.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.