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GJ05 THG

2005 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,999 mi
Last recorded82,999 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ05 THG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2019 82,999 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2019 82,999 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 76,926 miles

front exhaust bracket corroded away // exhaust still secure //

Pass 14 Dec 2016 73,533 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre badly perished o/s/f badly perished n/s/r badly perished ()

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

Fail 13 Dec 2016 73,531 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre badly perished o/s/f badly perished n/s/r badly perished ()

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 68,620 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 64,462 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Inner Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Dec 2014 64,460 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Inner Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2013 59,723 miles

Offside front brake disc has slight corrosion to surface

Offside rear brake disc has slight corrosion to surfaces

Fail 9 Dec 2013 59,723 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre perished and cracked on outer sidewall

Nearside front tyre worn on edges and has slight damage to outer sidewall

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

Offside front brake disc has slight corrosion to surface

Offside rear brake disc has corrosion to surfaces

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 54,051 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 48,078 miles

offside headlamp has reduced output on dipped beam

windscreen wipers juddering slightly

Fail 7 Dec 2011 48,078 miles

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

offside headlamp has reduced output on dipped beam

windscreen wipers juddering slightly

Pass 4 Dec 2010 41,432 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 41,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 32,345 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 22,362 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 17,997 miles

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)

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 THG is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 GJ05 THG, 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 THG registered?

GJ05 THG is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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