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GJ05 ONF

2005 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

169,807 mi
Last recorded169,807 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 ONF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 169,807 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 158,215 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Aug 2016 158,215 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 147,694 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 137,693 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 May 2013 134,322 miles

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

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

Rear tyres scrubbing off on inner edges

Pass 31 May 2012 126,668 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2011 118,747 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2011 118,747 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 110,082 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 99,160 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 99,160 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 72,735 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 72,735 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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GJ05 ONF is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GJ05 ONF, 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 GJ05 ONF registered?

GJ05 ONF is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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