MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,874 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened lower arm (2.4.G.1)
Oil leak ()
Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output both tinted (1.1.A.3d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both headlamps slightly loose
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Emissions not tested due to exhaust (7.4.B.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at silencer (7.1.2)
Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened lower arm (2.4.G.1)
Oil leak ()
Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output both tinted (1.1.A.3d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both headlamps slightly loose
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front tyre side wall perished
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
deep cuts in side wall (not showing cords)
rear engine mount slight play
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Rear Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
oil leak
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)
Front number plate cracked but not likely to be misread
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BL05 LSE is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel 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 BL05 LSE, 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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BL05 LSE is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 July 2005.
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