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A11 ULG

2005 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

121,521 mi
Last recorded121,521 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 ULG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2015 121,521 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 121,521 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 110,558 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 98,415 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 86,881 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 68,244 miles

both front tyres worn

Pass 24 Aug 2010 62,902 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 61,657 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 61,657 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 56,018 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 56,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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A11 ULG is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A11 ULG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A11 ULG?

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What year was A11 ULG registered?

A11 ULG is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is A11 ULG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A11 ULG shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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