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DF54 JUY

2005 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,840 mi
Last recorded116,840 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF54 JUY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 116,840 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 116,840 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect head light dim (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 112,740 miles

nearside headlight Light intensity slightly reduced

Pass 9 Oct 2019 104,114 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded lower coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded upper coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded lower coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 104,114 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded lower coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded upper coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded lower coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 98,071 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 98,070 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 91,206 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing uneven may have road niose

Fail 2 Oct 2017 91,206 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced bulb in wrong (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing uneven may have road niose

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced bulb in wrong (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 82,511 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2016 82,511 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 74,229 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 70,597 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 63,520 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 63,430 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 50,412 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 47,041 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 39,435 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 32,312 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 24,407 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 18,174 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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DF54 JUY is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DF54 JUY, 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 DF54 JUY registered?

DF54 JUY is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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