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GV54 VBY

2005 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,662 mi
Last recorded144,662 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV54 VBY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2021 144,662 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 133,464 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 133,464 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 121,426 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 110,903 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 101,701 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 94,630 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 94,629 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front wish bone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front wish bone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 85,159 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 85,158 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 77,382 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 69,362 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 56,662 miles

front tyres 2-3m and worn on inner edges.

Fail 17 Oct 2012 56,491 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front tyres 2-3m and worn on inner edges.

nearside front tyre 11 psi.

Pass 21 Oct 2011 44,338 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)

rear brake pads low

steering rack damp.

Pass 28 Oct 2010 30,191 miles

Anti skid warning in DIM

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 23,090 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 17,281 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 17,281 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 10 Dec 2007 13,759 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 10 Dec 2007 13,759 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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GV54 VBY is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GV54 VBY, 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 GV54 VBY registered?

GV54 VBY is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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