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GF05 UVC

2005 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

213,396 mi
Last recorded213,396 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF05 UVC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2017 213,396 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 208,409 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 198,111 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

could not open boot checked testable items through backseats

Fail 10 Nov 2015 197,894 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened os/ns (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid PRS (8.2.3)

could not open boot checked testable items through backseats

Pass 8 Nov 2014 177,238 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2014 177,238 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 150,747 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 122,636 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 102,678 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2011 102,670 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 96,595 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 96,561 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2009 80,772 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2009 80,730 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2008 65,658 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 UVC is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GF05 UVC, 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 UVC registered?

GF05 UVC is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is GF05 UVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF05 UVC shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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