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DF05 TDO

2005 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

106,633 mi
Last recorded106,633 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF05 TDO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2020 106,633 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2019 96,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 84,052 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 8 May 2017 71,523 miles

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

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 5 May 2016 63,871 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 55,590 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2014 46,534 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2014 46,534 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 37,568 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 29,593 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 25,438 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 22,037 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 18,960 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 14,933 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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DF05 TDO is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DF05 TDO, 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 DF05 TDO registered?

DF05 TDO is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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