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DE05 JOJ

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

174,612 mi
Last recorded174,612 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 JOJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 174,612 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2022 159,371 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 146,000 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 136,507 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 136,507 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 123,211 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2017 111,778 miles

Nearside Front headlamp has slightly reduced output

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 100,714 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2015 90,450 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 90,450 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 80,296 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2013 69,823 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

a/ rear exhaust outer skin

Pass 3 Jan 2013 62,772 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 56,651 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 47,437 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 37,837 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 25,887 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 25,887 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine top and bottom covers on recomend remove and inspect.

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

O/S/F and N/S/F tyres on 2mm.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 18,732 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 JOJ is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 JOJ, 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 JOJ registered?

DE05 JOJ is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 April 2005.

Is DE05 JOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE05 JOJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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