MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
185,790 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT DISCS HAVE LIGHT CORROSION (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FUEL CAP BROKEN BUT STILL SEALING
NEARSIDE FRONT FOGLAMP LENS CRACKED
Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT GEARBOX OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))
REAR TAILPIPE EXHAUST HANGER CORRODED AWAY BUT SYSTEM STILL SUPPORTED
Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH FRONT SHOCKS DAMP (5.3.2 (b))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE FRONT BOTTOM ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OFFSIDE FRONT BOTTOM ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE FRONT 3MM / EDGES CUTTING OFF / INNER EDGE BALD AND NEARLY DOWN TO CORDS IN PLACES (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE REAR INNER EDGE CUTTING OFF (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OFFSIDE REAR INNER EDGE CUTTING OFF / INNER EDGE BALD / INNER EDGE NEARLY DOWN TO CORDS IN PLACES (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
engine light on
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak engine ()
Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 thin on edges (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front and rear brake discs are worn
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
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EX05 TYT is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.
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 EX05 TYT, 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 EX05 TYT registered?
EX05 TYT is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 4 March 2005.
Is EX05 TYT safe to buy?
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