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DG55 SVY

2005 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

180,327 mi
Last recorded180,327 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 SVY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 180,327 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 156,619 miles

Engine covering & under-tray hinders view to some testable items

N/s rear brake flutuating on performance

Oil leak Serious ()

Play noted in upper steering column

Pass 27 Apr 2016 132,401 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under trays and engine covers

Fail 22 Apr 2016 132,231 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under trays and engine covers

Pass 25 Apr 2015 112,091 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 98,369 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2013 87,145 miles

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)

nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 1 May 2012 74,576 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

exhaust in poor condition

offside mirror / repeater lamp damage

Fail 1 May 2012 74,576 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

exhaust in poor condition

offside mirror / repeater lamp damage

Pass 24 May 2011 63,902 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside side repeater / mirror damaged

Fail 24 May 2011 63,902 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside side repeater / mirror damaged

Pass 1 Jun 2010 52,238 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front tyre perished on outer wall

Fail 29 May 2010 52,134 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front tyre perished on outer wall

Pass 28 May 2009 40,862 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 34,620 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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DG55 SVY is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DG55 SVY, 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 DG55 SVY registered?

DG55 SVY is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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