MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,956 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Oil leak
nearside front + offside rear tyres wearing on inner edges
nearside rear tyre slightly damaged on outer side wall
Big engine oil leak
EML warning light appears intermitantly
Front fog lights not working
Offside front indicator flashing white
Offside front outer brake pad wearing thin
Offside front tyre wearing low inner tread edge
Rear antiroll bar 'D' mounting bushes worn slight play in bar
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Big engine oil leak
EML warning light appears intermitantly
Front fog lights not working
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside front indicator flashing white
Offside front outer brake pad wearing thin
Offside front tyre wearing low inner tread edge
Rear antiroll bar 'D' mounting bushes worn slight play in bar
engine oil leaking excessivley
front number plate watermarked
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
engine oil leaking excessivley
front number plate watermarked
topped 2 litres of engine oil
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear number plate water marked
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
rear number plate water marked on edges
rear number plate water marked on edges
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W78 ULP is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 W78 ULP, 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 W78 ULP registered?
W78 ULP is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 April 2000.
Is W78 ULP safe to buy?
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