MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,348 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front foglight inop.
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear exhaust hangers weak /broken.
all coil springs corroded.
engine oil leak.
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front foglight inop.
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear exhaust hangers weak /broken.
Rear heatshields loose.
all coil springs corroded.
engine oil leak.
Offside Front Inner cv boot leaking slightly.
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear exhaust insecure.
engine oil leak.
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Inner cv boot leaking slightly.
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear exhaust insecure.
engine oil leak.
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner cv boot slightly leaking.
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear exhaust hangers weak.
engine oil leak.
Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both headlight lenses misted (4.1.4 (b))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread water ingress to rear no plate (0.1 (b))
engine oil leak
Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both headlight lenses misted (4.1.4 (b))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread water ingress to rear no plate (0.1 (b))
engine oil leak
Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s/r (4.4.3 (a))
Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s/f outer cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))
engine oil leak
water ingress to rear no plate
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust hangers corroded
stains around pas rack and pipes to rack
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust hangers corroded
stains around pas rack and pipes to rack
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
o/s/f wheel slight bind
oil leak
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
oil leak
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
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)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
nearside rear tyre getting low
rear indicators fading
service light on
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/r tyre has three nails in tread
stone chip in screen
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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EX55 JYC is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 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 EX55 JYC, 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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EX55 JYC is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 September 2005.
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