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DG05 FAA

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

182,278 mi
Last recorded182,278 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 FAA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2024 182,278 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023

Front Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Gearbox mounting defective lower ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 156,526 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 156,524 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 142,763 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 131,696 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 122,725 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2018 122,725 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users under tray loose (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 108,560 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 94,804 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2016 94,804 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed split (4.1.D.1b)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 80,846 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 79,142 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 76,134 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2013 76,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2012 73,353 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 73,353 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2011 67,510 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres are wearing on inner edges

Pass 25 Mar 2011 67,510 miles

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

front tyres are wearing on inner edges

Pass 25 Mar 2010 48,947 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 48,947 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 33,527 miles

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)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2008 24,525 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 24,525 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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DG05 FAA is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DG05 FAA, 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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DG05 FAA is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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