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W729 ULK

2000 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

135,243 mi
Last recorded135,243 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2012
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW729 ULK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2012 135,243 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 125,398 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 25 May 2011 125,398 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 105,470 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 105,470 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 88,196 miles

Coolant leak

o/s dipped beam image slightly poor.

Pass 27 Jun 2008 83,672 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 83,672 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 26 Jun 2007 81,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 81,525 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 80,401 miles

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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W729 ULK is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 W729 ULK, 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 W729 ULK registered?

W729 ULK is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 April 2000.

Is W729 ULK safe to buy?

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