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JEZ 8938

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

195,003 mi
Last recorded195,003 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJEZ 8938
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2019 195,003 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 186,373 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 110,901 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2013 110,900 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 99,717 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 85,085 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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JEZ 8938 is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JEZ 8938, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of JEZ 8938?

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What year was JEZ 8938 registered?

JEZ 8938 is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 March 2005.

Is JEZ 8938 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JEZ 8938 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JEZ 8938 have outstanding finance?

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