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AU55 VLG

2005 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

157,433 mi
Last recorded157,433 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 VLG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 157,433 miles

Central Front Exhaust corroded

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 147,873 miles

Exhaust Corroded

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

NSR Tyre wearing On Edges

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 138,816 miles

Exhaust Corroded

Front Tyres Wearing On Edges

NSR Shock Cover loose

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 128,459 miles

Exhaust Corroded

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 127,928 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust Corroded

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 113,236 miles

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

Slight Play In Front Arm Bushes

Smoke On Idle

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 91,827 miles

Slight Noise From OSF Wheel

Pass 15 Mar 2012 80,012 miles

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

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

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

slight niosee from o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 14 Mar 2012 80,010 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

slight niosee from o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 7 Dec 2010 65,470 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 48,722 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)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 37,611 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 VLG is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,998cc 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 AU55 VLG, 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 VLG registered?

AU55 VLG is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 6 September 2005.

Is AU55 VLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU55 VLG shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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