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W81 ULX

2000 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

42,076 mi
Last recorded42,076 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2021
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW81 ULX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2021 42,076 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 41,679 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 40,740 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 40,740 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 39,535 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 38,649 miles

both wiper blades splitting at ends

Pass 10 Jun 2016 37,549 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 37,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 36,325 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 34,925 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Jun 2013 33,472 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 31,877 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 30,018 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 28,181 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 26,148 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 23,346 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 21,104 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 18,658 miles

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

Offside 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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W81 ULX is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 W81 ULX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W81 ULX registered?

W81 ULX is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 June 2000.

Is W81 ULX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W81 ULX shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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