MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,240 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both front wish bone back bushes (2.4.G.2)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front (4.1.E.1)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
both front lower suspension arms rear bushes deteriorated
nearside front tyre worn to zero on inner edge
run flat damage noted to nearside rear tyre
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
E M L light on
both front lower suspension arms rear bushes deteriorated
nearside front tyre worn to zero on inner edge
run flat damage noted to nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both rear tyres signs of weathering all over
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
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 RYY is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 GU05 RYY, 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 RYY registered?
GU05 RYY is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 April 2005.
Is GU05 RYY safe to buy?
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