MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
202,684 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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)
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)
Exhaust box outer casing perishing
Oil leak ()
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
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 ()
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
centre section/back box exhaust slightly deteriated/corroded
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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