MOT Status
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Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front exhaust flexible pipe is slightly deteriorated
Front number plate is damaged
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front exhaust flexible pipe is slightly deteriorated
Front number plate is damaged
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
underside of vehicle corroded
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Spare tyre defective ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Spare tyre defective ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
E.M.L on
Front Reg plate cracked
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre cut
Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
E.M.L on
Front Reg plate cracked
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing outer edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre cut
Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
engine management light on
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
engine management light on
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EX05 TYG is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 EX05 TYG, 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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EX05 TYG is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2005.
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