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DA55 AWN

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

78,440 mi
Last recorded78,440 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 AWN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 78,440 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 73,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 73,578 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 68,225 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 63,255 miles

n/s/f marker light inop

Fail 16 Feb 2021 63,255 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

n/s/f marker light inop

Pass 19 Feb 2020 59,213 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 59,213 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 55,246 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 11 Feb 2019 55,246 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 51,494 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 47,539 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 47,537 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 43,502 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 40,495 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Feb 2015 40,495 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 35,990 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 32,238 miles

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

Rear tyre sidewalls slightly cracked

Fail 8 Jan 2013 32,238 miles

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

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

Rear tyre sidewalls slightly cracked

Pass 11 Jan 2012 28,534 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 28,534 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 24,590 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 19,908 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2009 19,908 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 15,522 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 15,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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DA55 AWN is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DA55 AWN, 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 DA55 AWN registered?

DA55 AWN is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 9 December 2005.

Is DA55 AWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA55 AWN shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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