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DE05 JNO

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,078 mi
Last recorded131,078 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 JNO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2018 131,078 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2018 131,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 124,853 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides 3mm, sized 205 55 16 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 124,816 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides, sized 205 55 16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides 3mm, sized 205 55 16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 120,319 miles

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

oil leak from camshaft position sensor

Fail 18 Jan 2017 120,319 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall 205/5516 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

oil leak from camshaft position sensor

Pass 6 Jan 2016 113,215 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 106,241 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 106,241 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 99,125 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 98,126 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 97,078 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 91,706 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 78,611 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 58,316 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 41,834 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 JNO is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JNO, 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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DE05 JNO is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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