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DN05 MBY

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

142,667 mi
Last recorded142,667 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 MBY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 142,667 miles

2x child seats fitted in rear

battery cover fitted

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2017 139,755 miles

battery cover fitted

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 6 Sep 2017 139,755 miles

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

battery cover fitted

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2016 136,676 miles

engine undertray loose and oil around bottom of engine

Fail 31 Aug 2016 136,676 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

engine undertray loose and oil around bottom of engine

Pass 19 Aug 2015 131,744 miles

child seats fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2014 126,173 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2013 118,089 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2012 110,231 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 102,957 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 102,957 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 96,521 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 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)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 89,688 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 78,155 miles

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

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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DN05 MBY is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 DN05 MBY, 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 DN05 MBY registered?

DN05 MBY is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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