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X984 UBW

2000 Volvo S40

Yellow Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

74,290 mi
Last recorded74,290 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Volvo S4086,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX984 UBW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2026 74,290 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all suspension components has surface corrosion and bushes are perishing

Pass 17 Sep 2021 74,277 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 74,273 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 74,186 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 73,614 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers seat belt slightly frayed. (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 73,612 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to leak. (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system OSR metal brake pipe leaking/fractured. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers seat belt slightly frayed. (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wiper blades worn/torn. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 72,060 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers seat belt slightly damaged. (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 69,753 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 67,152 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 63,695 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2015 63,688 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 60,315 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2014 60,315 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 56,754 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 53,171 miles

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2011 48,329 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 48,329 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 44,442 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 40,242 miles

all 4 rear trayling arm stabaliser link arm bushes worn slightly

Pass 29 Sep 2008 35,604 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 30,522 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 24,160 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 21,060 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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X984 UBW is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Yellow with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 X984 UBW, 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 X984 UBW registered?

X984 UBW is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 September 2000.

Is X984 UBW safe to buy?

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