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GR55 AKZ

2005 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2016
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

167,084 mi
Last recorded167,084 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Volvo V40112,570 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR55 AKZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2015 167,084 miles

Exhaust system in poor condition

Fail 1 Jul 2015 167,084 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 3 Jul 2014 155,977 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

n/s rear tyre worn close to legal limit

o/s rear tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 25 Jan 2012 154,556 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 20 Jan 2011 143,609 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 143,132 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 109,260 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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GR55 AKZ is a 2005 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 112,570 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GR55 AKZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 21 years old, this Volvo V40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GR55 AKZ registered?

GR55 AKZ is a 2005 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is GR55 AKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR55 AKZ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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