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AF05 VAM

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

126,455 mi
Last recorded126,455 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2014
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 VAM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2014 126,455 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 111,814 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 111,814 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 98,559 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 80,756 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 80,756 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 65,076 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 49,391 miles

Nearside Front 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 16 Apr 2008 35,940 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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AF05 VAM is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AF05 VAM, 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 AF05 VAM?

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What year was AF05 VAM registered?

AF05 VAM is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 April 2005.

Is AF05 VAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF05 VAM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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