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DE05 AJV

2005 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,113 mi
Last recorded143,113 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 AJV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2016 143,113 miles

e/m/on

Pass 23 Apr 2015 137,899 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 137,899 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 131,082 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 123,001 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 110,794 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 94,009 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pedal has a slightly spongy feel

front wipers slightly smearing screen

nearside & offside front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 6 Apr 2010 78,583 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre slightly deformed

Fail 6 Apr 2010 78,582 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre slightly deformed

Pass 7 Oct 2008 55,733 miles

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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DE05 AJV is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DE05 AJV, 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 DE05 AJV registered?

DE05 AJV is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 April 2005.

Is DE05 AJV safe to buy?

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