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AF05 VBA

2005 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

157,024 mi
Last recorded157,024 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 VBA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 157,024 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 139,633 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 2 May 2019 139,633 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 134,946 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

both front tyres wearing on inner edges of tread pattern

center exhaust silencer outer skin peeling away,but no leak of gases

Pass 3 Jan 2017 125,775 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 115,040 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 101,344 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 94,292 miles

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

slight roughness from off side front bearing

Pass 21 Aug 2012 84,602 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

rear tyres have un-even wear

Fail 21 Aug 2012 84,602 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 78,327 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 51,641 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 31,135 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 31,135 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2009 30,305 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 30,305 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2008 23,739 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 VBA is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VBA, 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 AF05 VBA registered?

AF05 VBA is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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