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AJ55 WRO

2005 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

116,536 mi
Last recorded116,536 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 WRO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 116,536 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 116,534 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 11,480 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 111,480 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2021 108,389 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 106,430 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 106,424 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 102,480 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 102,480 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 92,915 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jan 2018 92,915 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)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators have a product on the light sources so they are not visible from a reasonable distance White light (1.4.A.2e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 85,089 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 85,088 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 64,437 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 61,625 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 60,291 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 57,939 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 55,555 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 53,007 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 50,263 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 47,407 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 44,030 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 44,030 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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 WRO is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WRO, 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 WRO registered?

AJ55 WRO is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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