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GF55 SWU

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Electric 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

255,012 mi
Last recorded255,012 miles
Recorded on16 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 SWU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2022 255,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 250,248 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2021 250,248 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 246,256 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 246,256 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 238,736 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 224,894 miles

Coolant leak tank ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 207,129 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 207,129 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 189,165 miles

Front both frt tyres cracking

Rear both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Rear rear box outer skin corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2016 189,165 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front both frt tyres cracking

Rear both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Rear rear box outer skin corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2015 184,912 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 179,857 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 173,135 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 166,902 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 161,599 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 150,220 miles

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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

dip beams slightly low(won t adjust up)

rear pads gewtting low/rear discs slightly worn

Pass 29 Oct 2010 150,220 miles

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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

dip beams slightly low(won t adjust up)

rear pads gewtting low/rear discs slightly worn

Pass 16 Oct 2009 125,283 miles

all tyres 2mm on edges

ns dip beam slightly low wont adjust up

rear indicator lamp bulbs faded

Pass 18 Oct 2008 91,729 miles

ns dip slightly low/wont adjust up

rear tyres 1.6 mm on edges

slight front brake imbalance

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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GF55 SWU is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,997cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 GF55 SWU, 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 GF55 SWU registered?

GF55 SWU is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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