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W273 UCJ

2000 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

79,523 mi
Last recorded79,523 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW273 UCJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 79,523 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 74,822 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 74,822 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 71,351 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 67,397 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 28 Aug 2015 63,029 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 61,878 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 56,091 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 53,397 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 52,015 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 50,159 miles

front and rear number plates deteriorating

Pass 16 Jun 2010 49,051 miles

front number plate starting to deteriorate

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 17 Jun 2009 47,672 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 44,562 miles

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 18 Jun 2007 41,595 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight play in o/s/f anti roll bar link

Fail 19 Jun 2006 37,066 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 37,066 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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W273 UCJ is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 W273 UCJ, 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 W273 UCJ registered?

W273 UCJ is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 July 2000.

Is W273 UCJ safe to buy?

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