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GD05 AKF

2005 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,343 mi
Last recorded126,343 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD05 AKF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 126,343 miles

Centre and rear exhaust heat shield loose but not insecure

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive suspect camcover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust hangers corroded + one hanger not attached due to corrosion

Pass 8 May 2018 119,900 miles

Both front wiper blades smearing

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust hangers corroded + one hanger not attached due to corrosion

Fail 8 May 2018 119,900 miles

Both front wiper blades smearing

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working side marker (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust hangers corroded + one hanger not attached due to corrosion

Pass 8 May 2017 112,048 miles

2x rear exhaust mounts corroded

Both front wiper blades smearing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 May 2017 112,048 miles

2x rear exhaust mounts corroded

Both front wiper blades smearing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side marker (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 May 2016 103,685 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 8 May 2015 94,236 miles

Both rear tyres slightly distorted on inner edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 5 May 2015 94,216 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Boot open light on, but boot closed

Both rear outer side lights not working

Both rear tyres slightly distorted on inner edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2014 85,222 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s/f fog light not working

Pass 10 May 2013 75,960 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 75,960 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2012 68,331 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 58,489 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 41,907 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 34,536 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 19,830 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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GD05 AKF is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GD05 AKF, 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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GD05 AKF is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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