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AJ55 SMV

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

202,684 mi
Last recorded202,684 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 SMV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 202,684 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Arms Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Mirror cover missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust back box outer casing peeling/perishing

Fail 24 Nov 2018 202,684 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Arms Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Mirror cover missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust back box outer casing peeling/perishing

Pass 17 Nov 2017 193,320 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing inner edge

Oil leak ()

Rear Back box exhaust outer casing perishing and peeling

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2017 193,320 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing inner edge

Oil leak ()

Rear Back box exhaust outer casing perishing and peeling

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 183,138 miles

Exhaust box outer casing perishing

Oil leak ()

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 2 Dec 2016 183,138 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust box outer casing perishing

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Nov 2015 169,284 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 169,284 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 155,926 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 143,639 miles

centre section/back box exhaust slightly deteriated/corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2012 130,750 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 117,539 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 96,287 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 96,287 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 Nov 2009 72,297 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 47,494 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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AJ55 SMV is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 AJ55 SMV, 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 AJ55 SMV registered?

AJ55 SMV is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 December 2005.

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