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274X785

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2019
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,518 mi
Last recorded119,518 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration274X785
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 119,518 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 115,559 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2015 113,008 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 112,895 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 110,248 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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274X785 is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2005 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 83,495 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 274X785, 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 21 years old, this Volvo S40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 274X785 registered?

274X785 is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 9 April 2005.

Is 274X785 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 274X785 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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