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DG05 VUU

2005 Volvo S40

Purple Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

154,920 mi
Last recorded154,920 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 VUU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 154,920 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 143,263 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 130,452 miles

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

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

near side rear outer side light inoperative

Fail 14 Jan 2015 130,452 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

near side rear outer side light inoperative

Pass 5 Sep 2013 117,500 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 111,003 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 95,984 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 95,984 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 81,261 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 58,374 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 37,390 miles

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

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

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 VUU is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DG05 VUU, 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 DG05 VUU registered?

DG05 VUU is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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