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GK05 AFZ

2005 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

144,583 mi
Last recorded144,583 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK05 AFZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2018 144,583 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 144,580 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure EFFECTING HEADLAMP AIM (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn PAN ARM OUTER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn PAN ARM OUTER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AUX BELT SNAPED DURING TEST

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement SUSPENSION ARM REAR MOUNTING BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component RACK (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE UPPER AND LOWER RADIOUS ARM BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Valve stem slightly damaged ALL VALVES DETERIORATING (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 133,743 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 125,524 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 125,524 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 113,905 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 106,846 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)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 94,402 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 84,106 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 76,991 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 1 Jun 2011 66,703 miles

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

nearside front tyre sidewall has been repaired

Fail 31 May 2011 66,703 miles

Nearside Outer Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

nearside front tyre sidewall has been repaired

Pass 4 Jun 2010 57,364 miles

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

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

Fail 25 May 2010 57,150 miles

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

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

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

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

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

tracking front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 20 Apr 2009 43,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 43,905 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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GK05 AFZ is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GK05 AFZ, 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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GK05 AFZ is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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