MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,321 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Engine mounting bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)
front pads and discs worn
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
front pads and discs worn
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
both front lower arm ball joints have slight play
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
both front lower arm ball joints have slight play
all brake pads approx 5-6000 miles
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
all brake pads approx 5-6000 miles
o/s/r tyre cut too cords not exceeding req.
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AX05 DCV is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 AX05 DCV, 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 AX05 DCV registered?
AX05 DCV is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 May 2005.
Is AX05 DCV safe to buy?
The MOT history for AX05 DCV shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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