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AU55 VLH

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

139,579 mi
Last recorded139,579 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 VLH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 139,579 miles

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

Nearside Wing mirror missing.

Offside Front Wing damaged.

Fail 24 Mar 2018 139,556 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Wing mirror missing.

Offside Front Wing damaged.

Pass 3 Feb 2017 135,003 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front. (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Feb 2017 135,003 miles

Headlamp aim not tested both dip lights not working (1.8.A.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working both rear (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front. (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 117,685 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 117,685 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 108,639 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 93,531 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 79,631 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 66,014 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 55,411 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 44,613 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 35,270 miles

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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AU55 VLH is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol 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 AU55 VLH, 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 AU55 VLH registered?

AU55 VLH is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is AU55 VLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU55 VLH shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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