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W986 OSL

2000 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

102,877 mi
Last recorded102,877 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2011
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW986 OSL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2011 102,877 miles

both rear upper control arms inner bushes deteriorating

brake pedal rubber wearing

surface corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 15 Jul 2010 95,408 miles

fraying to o/s/f seat belt edge

o/s/f indicator fading colour

rear braek pipes previously greased

Pass 22 Jul 2009 86,384 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 77,768 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 69,868 miles

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.

Pass 9 Aug 2006 61,988 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2006 61,976 miles

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.

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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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.

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