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AJ55 VTW

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,415 mi
Last recorded126,415 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 VTW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2018 126,415 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 126,217 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 109,442 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 102,645 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 96,133 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 89,535 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 79,211 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 67,818 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 56,678 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 45,848 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 36,985 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 36,816 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

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 VTW is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AJ55 VTW, 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 VTW registered?

AJ55 VTW is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 December 2005.

Is AJ55 VTW safe to buy?

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