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AD54 EYO

2005 Volvo S40

White Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

52,817 mi
Last recorded52,817 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 EYO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 52,817 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2026 52,802 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 46,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Jan 2025 46,057 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Detached from rack (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Lower rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 36,254 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 36,254 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 28,264 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 28,247 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 28,221 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 13 Jan 2021 28,221 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Jan 2020 28,189 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 27,543 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 26,413 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 26,084 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 25,291 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 23,057 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jan 2014 21,745 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 19,851 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 18,466 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wiper smear

Pass 13 Jan 2011 17,064 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 15,072 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 12,982 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 10,492 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 10,487 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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AD54 EYO is a 2005 Volvo S40 in White with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 AD54 EYO, 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 AD54 EYO registered?

AD54 EYO is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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