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GF05 SUY

2005 Volvo S40

Purple Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

159,126 mi
Last recorded159,126 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 SUY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2020 159,126 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 158,635 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 158,143 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2017 157,603 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 157,049 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 155,096 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 155,096 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2014 153,132 miles

nearside passenger mirror is in poor condition.

nearside rear inner side wall has a cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cords.

offside rear inner tyre wall cracking and in poor condition.

Pass 13 May 2013 147,568 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 142,177 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 May 2011 134,288 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 134,252 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2010 121,094 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 106,351 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 81,156 miles

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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GF05 SUY is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GF05 SUY, 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 GF05 SUY registered?

GF05 SUY is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 May 2005.

Is GF05 SUY safe to buy?

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