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AU55 ONF

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

107,674 mi
Last recorded107,674 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 ONF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2023 107,674 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 103,747 miles

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 103,681 miles

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

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 89,255 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 77,703 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 77,703 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2019 77,677 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 73,534 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

surface corrosion front,rear suspension

Pass 8 Sep 2017 69,870 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

central exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2016 64,582 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front surface corrosion to inner wing

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear exhaust silencer box corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust emits slight smoke

Pass 15 Sep 2015 60,765 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 60,765 miles

Nearside Rear brakes worn near legal limit

Offside Rear brake pads worn near legal limit

Fail 15 Sep 2015 60,764 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear brakes worn near legal limit

Offside Rear brake pads worn near legal limit

Fail 14 Sep 2015 60,751 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

child seats fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2014 53,883 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Aug 2014 53,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Sep 2013 48,148 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 43,739 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 35,647 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 26,809 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 17,059 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 12,592 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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AU55 ONF is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AU55 ONF, 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 AU55 ONF registered?

AU55 ONF is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is AU55 ONF safe to buy?

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