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DE55 GXC

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

110,575 mi
Last recorded110,575 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 GXC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 110,575 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 99,037 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2018 89,757 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 82,673 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 80,586 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 77,651 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 74,743 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 71,048 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 61,918 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 61,911 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 50,943 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 39,877 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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DE55 GXC is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 DE55 GXC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE55 GXC registered?

DE55 GXC is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 November 2005.

Is DE55 GXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE55 GXC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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