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GJ55 JYN

2005 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

128,218 mi
Last recorded128,218 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ55 JYN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 128,218 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2023 128,218 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 118,196 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Aug 2022 118,191 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2021 114,525 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 106,949 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish slightly in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2019 100,146 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 92,074 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 85,778 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 77,890 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 69,786 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 61,343 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 49,815 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 49,280 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 17 Aug 2011 48,977 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 48,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 44,988 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 39,288 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 31,732 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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GJ55 JYN is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 GJ55 JYN, 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 GJ55 JYN registered?

GJ55 JYN is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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