MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,877 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both rear upper control arms inner bushes deteriorating
brake pedal rubber wearing
surface corrosion to brake pipes
fraying to o/s/f seat belt edge
o/s/f indicator fading colour
rear braek pipes previously greased
slight corrosion to n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes
slight fraying to o/s/f seat belt edge
slight front brake inbalance
slight play o/s/f drop link - noisy
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
corrosion to fuel tank straps.
slight noise from vvt gear.
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
some handbrake travel
surface corrosion starting to various brake pipes in places
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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W986 OSL is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 W986 OSL, 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 W986 OSL registered?
W986 OSL is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 March 2000.
Is W986 OSL safe to buy?
The MOT history for W986 OSL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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