2000 Volvo S40 1.8L Petrol · W273 UCJ
2000 Volvo S40 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2000. Recorded mileage 79,523 miles. MOT expired on 04 Sept 2020.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Sept 2020
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (06 Sept 2020)
- Recorded Mileage
- 79,523 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W273 UCJ Key Findings
- 17 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/08/2019
- 79,523 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W273 UCJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
17 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Volvo S40 (W273 UCJ) between June 2006 and August 2019.
The record contains 15 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 August 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
W273 UCJ Mileage History
- 19/06/200637,066 mi
- 19/06/200637,066 mi
- 18/06/200741,595 mi+4,529 mi
- 18/06/200844,562 mi+2,967 mi
- 17/06/200947,672 mi+3,110 mi
- 16/06/201049,051 mi+1,379 mi
- 23/05/201150,159 mi+1,108 mi
- 18/06/201252,015 mi+1,856 mi
- 30/05/201353,397 mi+1,382 mi
- 20/06/201456,091 mi+2,694 mi
- 19/06/201561,878 mi+5,787 mi
- 28/08/201563,029 mi+1,151 mi
- 13/08/201667,397 mi+4,368 mi
- 18/08/201771,351 mi+3,954 mi
- 31/08/201874,822 mi+3,471 mi
- 05/09/201874,822 mi
- 15/08/201979,523 mi+4,701 mi
Average of roughly 3,227 miles per year across 17 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volvo S40 (Gen 1)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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- Front suspension bush and top mount wearModerate
Wishbone bushes, drop links and top mounts wear steadily on UK roads, leaving the S40 noisy at the front and less settled at motorway speeds.
- ABS module and speed signal faultsModerate
ABS control units and related wiring can fail intermittently, bringing warning lights, lost speed signal and awkward-to-diagnose electrical gremlins.
- Rear arch and sill corrosionSerious
Rust around the rear arches, sill ends and lower body mounts is a major reason otherwise usable S40s fail MOTs or become uneconomical to save.
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