MOT Status
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162,877 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust mounting defective above rear axle (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
centre exhaust slightly corroded
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
center exhaust silencer outer shell starting to corrode
Registration plate lamp not working both number plate lights (1.1.C.1d)
center exhaust silencer outer shell starting to corrode
Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear (2.4.F.3)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
exhaust rusty
front pads getting low
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
exhaust rusty
front pads getting low
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both front lower suspension arms rear bushes slightly deteriorated
rear exhaust deteriorated
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front brake pads wearing low
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AJ55 WPY is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
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 WPY, 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 WPY registered?
AJ55 WPY is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 December 2005.
Is AJ55 WPY safe to buy?
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