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W987 ULC

2000 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

49,774 mi
Last recorded49,774 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2019
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW987 ULC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2019 49,774 miles

Offside Front Cv gater perished

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 45,698 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 42,991 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 37,724 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 33,647 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 33,369 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 33,147 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 33,147 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 32,490 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 31,475 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 30,312 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 28,952 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 27,321 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 24,985 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 24,985 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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W987 ULC is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 W987 ULC, 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 W987 ULC registered?

W987 ULC is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W987 ULC safe to buy?

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