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MJ55 MVC

2005 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

208,160 mi
Last recorded208,160 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 MVC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2018 208,160 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wearing inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

under tray fitted

Fail 28 Nov 2018 208,160 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wearing inner edge

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

under tray fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2017 195,167 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside Front wheel bearing has slight rough when rotated

offside Front wheel bearing has slight rough when rotated

Pass 9 Nov 2016 184,003 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 174,235 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 163,184 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 163,182 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 152,920 miles

ADVISE n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 19 Dec 2012 146,951 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Dec 2012 146,951 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 134,920 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 123,007 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 16,412 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 111,379 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 77,211 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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MJ55 MVC is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MJ55 MVC, 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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MJ55 MVC is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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