MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,875 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear most exhaust hanger broken but system still secure
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 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)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Emissions reading zero
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Possible coolant leak at front of vehicle
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Emissions reading zero
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Possible coolant leak at front of vehicle
Rear brake discs worn
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 brake discs rusty/pads new
small chip on windscreen
runnout to front brake discs
23% front brake imbalance
nearside front marker lamp not working
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
lower windscreen cracked
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DU55 XBX is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Red 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 DU55 XBX, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of DU55 XBX?
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What year was DU55 XBX registered?
DU55 XBX is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 September 2005.
Is DU55 XBX safe to buy?
The MOT history for DU55 XBX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does DU55 XBX have outstanding finance?
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