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AJ05 GRF

2005 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

184,334 mi
Last recorded184,334 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 GRF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2017 184,334 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 May 2016 157,794 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 157,785 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre stepped on inner edge

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front tyre stepped on inner edge

Pass 23 Apr 2015 139,032 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre is wearing heavy on inner edge

Pass 30 Apr 2014 122,554 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 112,433 miles

nearside front shock absorber starting to leak

Fail 29 Apr 2013 112,433 miles

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

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

nearside front shock absorber starting to leak

Pass 25 Apr 2012 102,560 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 89,755 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Apr 2010 75,552 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 58,537 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 43,878 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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AJ05 GRF is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AJ05 GRF, 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 AJ05 GRF registered?

AJ05 GRF is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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