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J71 PUP

2005 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

109,138 mi
Last recorded109,138 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ71 PUP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 109,138 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Mar 2026 109,137 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 107,143 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 104,449 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 101,902 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 101,900 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 97,942 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 93,779 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 90,865 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 90,865 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 87,591 miles

handbrake effort just reaching pass criteria

Fail 20 Mar 2019 87,559 miles

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

handbrake effort just reaching pass criteria

Pass 22 Mar 2018 84,303 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 84,303 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 80,180 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Mar 2016 76,073 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 76,067 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 72,795 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 70,015 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

play on front wishbone bushes

Fail 13 Mar 2014 70,015 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

front tyres wearing on edges

play on front wishbone bushes

Fail 12 Mar 2013 67,270 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2013 67,270 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2012 63,646 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 57,969 miles

Engine top and bottom covers on. Recomend remove and inspect.

O/S/F and N/S/F tyres on 0mm right on the inside edge.

Pass 24 Mar 2010 49,921 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 49,879 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 40,197 miles

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

Engine top and bottom covers on. Recomend remove and inspect.

Front discs thinning.

N/S/R and O/S/R tyres on 2mm.

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 32,324 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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J71 PUP is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 J71 PUP, 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 J71 PUP registered?

J71 PUP is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is J71 PUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J71 PUP shows 28 tests with a 67.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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