MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,343 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
Both front wiper blades smearing
Oil leak ()
Rear exhaust hangers corroded + one hanger not attached due to corrosion
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
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 ()
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 ()
Nearside Front tyre worn low on outer edge
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
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
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
o/s/f fog light not working
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)
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)
Nail in offside rear tyre
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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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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