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ML54 VKU

2005 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

109,497 mi
Last recorded109,497 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Volvo S4083,495 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML54 VKU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2021 109,497 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 107,047 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 107,044 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2018 102,063 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back wish bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine coolant expansion tank minor leak.

steering rack mist of oil minor leak.

Fail 13 Nov 2018 102,048 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back wish bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine coolant expansion tank minor leak.

steering rack mist of oil minor leak.

Pass 23 Oct 2017 98,648 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 31 May 2016 92,136 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres have small cracks in tread section

Pass 10 Apr 2015 85,724 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 2 Apr 2015 85,718 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

coolant level below min

Pass 27 Feb 2014 78,606 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

n/s/f amber drive light inop

Pass 28 Feb 2013 67,704 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 58,677 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 50,621 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 41,678 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 32,071 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 23,953 miles

front tyres worn

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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ML54 VKU is a 2005 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ML54 VKU, 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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ML54 VKU is a 2005 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 February 2005.

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