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W287 UMY

2000 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

88,057 mi
Last recorded88,057 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW287 UMY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 88,057 miles

Nearside Front ### STRONG ADVISE #### tyre weak/cracking

Offside Front ### STRONG ADVISE #### tyre weak/cracking

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced ### STRONG ADVISE #### (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres weak/cracking

Fail 21 Apr 2018 88,057 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working intermittent (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front ### STRONG ADVISE #### tyre weak/cracking

Offside Front ### STRONG ADVISE #### tyre weak/cracking

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced ### STRONG ADVISE #### (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres weak/cracking

Pass 28 Apr 2017 84,090 miles

### STRONG ADVISE ### all tyres weak/cracking

### STRONG ADVISE #### intermittent fault stop lights/switch

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced ### STRONG ADVISE #### (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 84,090 miles

### STRONG ADVISE ### all tyres weak/cracking

### STRONG ADVISE #### intermittent fault stop lights/switch

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced ### STRONG ADVISE #### (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 83,388 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 83,388 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Fail 8 Jan 2015 83,350 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 83,350 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 82,131 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 80,567 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Sep 2011 77,697 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 74,815 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 71,430 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 69,399 miles

Cracks are forming on the offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Aug 2007 65,859 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 65,859 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 59,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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W287 UMY is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 W287 UMY, 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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W287 UMY is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 July 2000.

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