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W868 UEL

2000 Volvo S40

White Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

140,019 mi
Last recorded140,019 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2011
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW868 UEL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2011 140,019 miles

front registration plate cracked

various suspension bushes perished

Fail 9 Aug 2011 140,019 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

front registration plate cracked

front to rear brake pipe support bracket bolts left loose

various suspension bushes perished

Pass 1 Apr 2011 138,123 miles

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2010 130,253 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Apr 2010 130,253 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 123,529 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 109,852 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 99,100 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 86,649 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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W868 UEL is a 2000 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W868 UEL, 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 W868 UEL registered?

W868 UEL is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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