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DE05 JPF

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

124,991 mi
Last recorded124,991 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 JPF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2018 124,991 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 114,488 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 2 Nov 2016 101,964 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake pads low

n\s mirror damaged

oil leak at o\s driveshaft seal

Pass 29 Oct 2015 89,105 miles

engine cover fitted

offside front tyre worn bald on inside edge

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 24 Oct 2015 88,909 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 76,620 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

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

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

Rear indicators slightly white

Wipers streaking slightly

Fail 18 Oct 2014 76,620 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

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

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

Rear indicators slightly white

Wipers streaking slightly

Pass 17 Sep 2014 76,243 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Sep 2013 68,079 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 57,428 miles

sills coverd

Fail 21 Sep 2012 57,428 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

sills coverd

Pass 9 Sep 2011 45,593 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 45,592 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Fr brake pads low

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Osr tyre 2mm tread

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 1 Apr 2010 30,120 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 25,501 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 19,011 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 JPF is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 JPF, 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 JPF is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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