MOT Status
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128,978 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
o/s head light lens starting to deteriorate/mist up
oil leaks
some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate
surface rust on exhaust system
surface rust on floor panels front and rear subframes steering and suspension components brake components inner sills
under floor panel fitted unable to see some components
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
o/s head light lens starting to deteriorate/mist up
oil leaks
some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate
surface rust on exhaust system
surface rust on floor panels front and rear subframes steering and suspension components brake components inner sills
under floor panel fitted unable to see some components
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
both rear shocker top cover are loose
oil leaks
some steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate,
surface rust on exhaust system
surface rust on subframes, steering, suspension, and brake components,
under floor panels fitted unable to check some components
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
both rear shocker top cover are loose
oil leaks
some steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate,
surface rust on exhaust system
surface rust on subframes, steering, suspension, and brake components,
under floor panels fitted unable to check some components
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
exhaust system is starting to corrode and deteriorate
oil leaks
rear o/s shock absorber cover is loose
some steering, and suspension bushes, are starting to crack and deteriorate
surface rust on all brake pipes, sub frames, steering, suspension, and brake components.
Exhaust system insecure rear bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
exhaust system is starting to corrode and deteriorate
oil leaks
rear o/s shock absorber cover is loose
some steering, and suspension bushes, are starting to crack and deteriorate
surface rust on all brake pipes, sub frames, steering, suspension, and brake components.
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
oil leak
some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate
surface rust on exhaust system
under floor panel fitted unable to see some components
Offside Rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s n/s
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
slight oil leaks
some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate
surface rust on exhaust system
surface rust on rear subframe ,steering and suspension components ,brake components ,inner sills
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside headlamp light output slightly reduced
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track control arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track control arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s front tyre side wall cracking inner edge
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
oil le3vel low / o/s & n/side rear tyres
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BT05 PZN is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.
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 BT05 PZN, 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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BT05 PZN is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 June 2005.
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