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AJ55 VTX

2005 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

116,871 mi
Last recorded116,871 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 VTX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2017 116,871 miles

Exhaust system, rust corrosion

Front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

Front No-plate is lightly cracked

Offside Front Inner tyre tread, little low

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Fail 28 Nov 2017 116,870 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases KAT, flex pipe section (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust system, rust corrosion

Front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

Front No-plate is lightly cracked

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner tyre tread, little low

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 23 Sep 2016 108,447 miles

Engine cover is fitted on top

Exhaust system, rust corrosion

Front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Sep 2016 108,447 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Engine cover is fitted on top

Exhaust system, rust corrosion

Front & rear suspension components, rust corrosion

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Mar 2015 94,014 miles

suspension noise on offside front requires to be investigated

Pass 15 Mar 2014 71,023 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 48,887 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 48,467 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 46,154 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 42,956 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 18 Jan 2011 42,956 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs slightly pitted

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 2 Dec 2009 38,226 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 29,964 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 VTX is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VTX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AJ55 VTX registered?

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

Is AJ55 VTX safe to buy?

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