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W519 UJM

2000 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

127,888 mi
Last recorded127,888 miles
Recorded on14 May 2011
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW519 UJM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2011 127,888 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight blow from, exhaust

Fail 12 Jan 2011 127,223 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 127,223 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jan 2010 121,667 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 121,665 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 116,339 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2008 116,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 111,160 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 111,160 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 104,650 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 103,614 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 103,614 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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W519 UJM is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W519 UJM, 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 W519 UJM registered?

W519 UJM is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 July 2000.

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