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DG05 XYZ

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

76,796 mi
Last recorded76,796 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 XYZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2020 76,796 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 69,379 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 63,378 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 58,084 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 54,326 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

o/s/f tyre bald inner edge

Pass 27 Jun 2014 51,502 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

offside front tyre worn bald on inner edge

Fail 27 Jun 2014 51,502 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

offside front tyre worn bald on inner edge

Fail 21 Nov 2013 49,130 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 49,130 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 45,129 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 45,129 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 38,848 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2011 38,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2010 33,169 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 33,169 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 27,596 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 21,850 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 XYZ is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XYZ, 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 XYZ registered?

DG05 XYZ is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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