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AX05 DCV

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

129,321 mi
Last recorded129,321 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 DCV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2019 129,321 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 129,321 miles

Front Engine mounting bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 127,012 miles

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))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 124,649 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 124,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 122,344 miles

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)

Fail 20 Dec 2016 122,344 miles

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)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 119,426 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 117,279 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 108,421 miles

front pads and discs worn

Fail 18 Mar 2014 108,207 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2013 103,867 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 103,867 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 96,328 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 92,054 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 92,054 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 79,019 miles

both front lower arm ball joints have slight play

Fail 17 Mar 2010 79,019 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front lower arm ball joints have slight play

Pass 16 Apr 2009 71,269 miles

all brake pads approx 5-6000 miles

Fail 16 Apr 2009 71,269 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.

Pass 8 May 2008 60,968 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 May 2008 60,968 miles

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?

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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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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AX05 DCV is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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