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DF55 EFV

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

190,703 mi
Last recorded190,703 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF55 EFV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2022 190,703 miles

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

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 190,702 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 185,017 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2021 185,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 181,182 miles

Front both head lamp covers frosted up

Offside Front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Fail 6 Aug 2020 181,182 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear D bush fitted at the back of the arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear D bush fitted to the back of the arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front both head lamp covers frosted up

Front both side front brake pads started to get low .need replacing soon.

Offside Front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 16 Jul 2019 176,328 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Jul 2018 170,156 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 170,155 miles

Central Rear Upper Sound deadening material insecure heat shield above rear box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken bottom section piece broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 164,140 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 158,313 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 151,579 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 151,578 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2014 146,223 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 146,223 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 137,136 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r wheel bearing noisey

nearside inner cv boot split

Pass 1 Aug 2012 123,180 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 106,265 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 89,220 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 70,801 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 49,198 miles

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

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

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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DF55 EFV is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 2,435cc 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 DF55 EFV, 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 DF55 EFV registered?

DF55 EFV is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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