MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
195,924 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak ()
Rear Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.3b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside rear road wheel slightly distorted
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front brake pads worn
offside front tyre worn close to limit
offside rear inner side light inop
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
corrosion on brake discs
nearside front tyre worn on outer shoulder
offside front tyre slightly wearing on edges
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GU05 RYC is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 GU05 RYC, 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 GU05 RYC registered?
GU05 RYC is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 March 2005.
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